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Monday, 24th December, 2012

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READERS SPREADING CHRISTMAS CHEER

Having witnessed the despair and desperation on the faces of people queuing to receive their unemployment benefit

on the Costa Del Sol, retired driving instructor Bartolome Florido spent 1,500 euro on lottery tickets, each one with a chance of winning 20,000 euro.

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Continued from page 1 He explained the reason, “I went through the dole queue in Málaga, Torremolinos, Benalmadena, Sevilla and Arroyo de la Miel, asking everyone if they were unemployed, and if they said yes, I gave them a ticket with the number 11.946. A lot of them asked me, ‘how much is it?’ and when I said, nothing, it is a present, many of them hugged me and cried.”

A group of bakers in Aspe set about breaking the world record for the longest Swiss roll, at nearly 1,200 metres, which they then sold in portions for a euro, raising money to feed those in need, with proceeds going to the Platform Against Hunger in Aspe and the “Save the Children”.

The City Council of Coruña initiated a campaign through their local libraries, wavering penalty fees for late book returns, in exchange for paying the fine with a staple food source such as rice and oil, which will be donated to Caritas.

In Torrevieja, a concert in the music palace entitled “A note of music = a litre of milk”, collected 500 litres of milk which will also go directly to the needy.

In fact, these are just a handful of many stories that have come to light over this festive season, with communities, individuals and charities all coming together with one simple goal, to make a gesture, both big and small, that creates a collective wave of direct support and help to those in need.

Monday, 24th December, 2012 It was with that message in mind that The Leader and Exite Radio decided to offer our assistance this year in collecting food for the needy, and from the very moment we started, your generosity and your kindness was evident.

We have been inundated with food, so much so our entire conference room had been turned into a makeshift storage facility for the month of December, as wave after wave of food was brought to our offices. We had everything from single donations to huge parcels, but each and every one of them had the same value, no matter how big or how small, every single item was sent with love and compassion.

You accepted the challenge without question, even finding food for the animals, to try to ease the burden of abandonment that so many have also had to face, bringing animal shelters almost to their knees as they struggle to cope.

We had toys and games, clothing and even one small child called Thomas who came out of his way, with Mum Eileen, as he wanted to donate his chocolate advent calendar to other children who may have faced the prospect of having nothing.

Already your help is feeding those less fortunate, with representatives from Caritas on the Orihuela Costa, Reach out Torrevieja and The Needy of San Fulgencio all collected their share of the mountain of food that you gave.

There is no doubt that this campaign has been a huge success, and those of us more fortunate can only imagine the delight on the faces of those who have received your gifts. Each and every one of them would do anything they could to show their gratitude, of that we are sure, but on their behalf, we raise a glass to you and from the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for what you have given.

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Denise Fowler and Nerissa Cobley of Winning Express initially clubbed together from their own pockets but when the company heard of their efforts they made a contribution themselves. Based in La Zenia the pair are seen here handing over a hamper of foodtuffs to Michelle Copp who is receiving it on behalf of the needy of San Fulgencio.

Maggi Bray and Pat Green representing the Orihuela Costa Branch of Caritas who are based in the La Zenia Catholic Church, Cristo Resucitado

The next edition of the Leader Newspaper will be pub lished on Monday 7th January 2013. A very Merry Christmas and a happy & prosperous New Year to you all.

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Monday, 24th December, 2012

HOPE RENEWED FOR CALA MOSCA

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BY RAY KEARNEY Orihuela Town Hall has six months to provide the Department of Land with all the documentation relating to environmental impact assessment on Cala Mosca.

This is a mandatory document now required before building the 1,500 homes planned by the Group Gomendio. The deputy mayor, Antonia Moreno, said yesterday that the required process will happen but since the time limit for project has elapsed and many things are unclear, the government team are working to declassify the whole site of 600,000 m2 to convert undeveloped land to building land and thus allow the preservation the last un-built area left on the coast of the municipality.

Antonia Moreno said "Our intention is to preserve the area and give it back to the citizens for their enjoyment; this is something that will add value to our coast and our town." When asked about the economic damage to the builder who had the development plan approved for Cala Mosca, Moreno said that the builder did not have any standing in this matter. "In reference to money, Moreno said that the goal is for the City Council is that this operation will not cost one euro, this is something that went wrong, and shame on those who did the wrong thing." A reference to the former PP governments that approved the building on Cala de la Mosca which had been scheduled in the General Urban Plan in 1990, without an environmental impact study.

Antonia Moreno said that the report the Land Department sent to the City Council on Monday states that the City should send to Valencia all documentation submitted by the builder to finally decide if the environmental impact of the proposed construction is positive or negative. In Cala Mosca there are two protected species present, the 'caput-felis Helianthemun', a plant known as cat's head or jarilla and a snail called 'Tudorella mauritanica', both of them are in the Spanish and the Valencian catalogs of endangered species.

Moreno has asked for clarification about the administrative procedure required by the City Council, which will include the public exhibition of the draft again, before sending any information to the European Union in six months time. The Vice Mayor had a meeting a few days ago with the managers of the construction company who will present documentation to try to overcome the existing shortcomings in the development project for the City before they send it off.

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THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT IS ALIVE IN THE HONDON VALLEY This Christmas there will be many happy children in the Hondon Valley.

It is so sad that people of Frailes and Hondon need to support many families who are struggling.

Dave Stewart, chairman of the Hondon Valley British Legion had the idea that the children from these families should not miss out this Christmas and invited members to donate a gift for them.

Before their Christmas party the gifts were stacked in the front of the room ready for distribution by the mayors of both villages.

That night at their party the members all enjoyed music and dance by Lime Light Disco to work off the fantastic buffet that the members provided. They joined in singing Christmas songs and laughed at the silly

sketches Steve Suffield and his team provided.

Most of all, they all enjoyed the friendship and camaraderie that the Legion provides and there was joy in everyone’s hearts as the President Peter Broadbent

stated that this was one of the very few occasions when he could report that no service man had been killed in Afghanistan since the last meeting in November.

How good it would be if this happened more often, and what a fitting start to Christmas.

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FREE WRAPPING FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS

On the very final shopping day before Christmas and if you are like me and rushing around downtown Torrevieja seeking last minute inspiration, help is at hand, not for choosing the gift, but for having to wrapped, while you catch your breath!

Once again, the Department of Trade and Catering has opened the Gift Wrapping Point, located at the corner of Central Market The Plasa, This year, the charity ‘Nueva Fraternidad’ have taken over the task of present wrapping.

The Gift Point opened on Monday 17 December, and there have been many customers who have already started using it. The sign outside reads "a good gift deserves a good package." The Gift Point offers its users a choice of crafts and Christmas cards from Rwanda and photographs by Gabriel Samper that were donated to this NGO, after his presentation at the World Instagram Congress, which was held in Torrevieja this autumn!.

The Gift Point is located on one corner of the Central Market and is open from 10:30 to 13:30, and from 17:30 to 20:30 pm, Monday to Saturday.

Additionally, since the most traditional day for buying presents are on Monday 25, Friday 4 and Saturday 5 January, there will be special children's activities in the area to attract more people to the Gift Point and enhance it as a fun point this Christmas 2012.

And just incase you missed them, there are a bunch of decorated trees in the Church Square which the The Department of Commerce asks you to vote for your favourite. There is a ballot box to vote at the Gift Point,where you can vote until vote Saturday, December 6. It’s all for a bit of fun, but there are cash prizes to be won by the designers of the best tree. Just a touch of fun to add to the festive spirit this holiday season.

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PARANORMAN AND LES MIS ON TORREVIEJA'S BIG SCREEN

Two premiers are in Torrevieja this Christmas, the latest adaption of Les Miserables and the smash animation hit movie ParaNorman. Both are playing in English at the Cines IMF in Torrevieja over Christmas.

ParaNorman or 'El Alucinante Mundo de Norman' is adapted from the book, 'ParaNorman. The amazing world of Norman' is a stop-frame animation film, for kids of all ages. The film tells the tale of a terrible curse on Blithe Hollow, a quaint New England town. There, Norman Babcock, an eleven-year-old is obsessed with the horror genre and no wonder, because he has the chilling ability to talk to the dead. Not surprisingly, his strange hobby and gift means that he does not enjoy much popularity in the town.Until that is when the town is overrun by a creepy invasion of zombies. It then the turn of Norman to put his powers to good use as he flaunts his paranormal talents and shows his great courage.

Les Misérables is based on the musical of the same name from the 1862 French novel by Victor Hugo.The film stars an ensemble cast led

by Hugh Jackman and Russell Crowe. Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried, Eddie Redmayne, Samantha Barks, Sacha Baron Cohen, Helena Bonham Carter, and Aaron Tveit also star in supporting roles.

The film tells the story of Jean Valjean, a former prisoner who becomes mayor of a town in France. Valjean agrees to take care of Cosette, the illegitimate daughter of Fantine, and must avoid being captured again by Javert, a police inspector. It plays at 5.00pm, 7.45pm and 10.30pm. It's 160 minutes long, so stock up on the popcorn and soft drinks before you get settled in!

Just leave your €20 deposit at the box office for the special Bluetooth headset and you can enjoy all the action for yourself in English. Price: every day €7.00 with a special deal on Monday, spectators' day, of €5.00, except fiestas. Special discount for "Carnet Joven", people over 65 years-old and "Carnet Universitario" from Tuesday to Friday except holidays of €5.00. Very important; you must show the discount card BEFORE buying the entrance ticket. ParaNorman is showing daily at 5.00pm, 7,00pm, 9.00pm and 11.00pm over Christmas.

Leader Readers have the opportunity to win two free tickets to see ParaNorman or Les Mis. All you have to do is send an email to: info@TorreviejaToday.com with the words 'Free Movie Tickets' in the subject line, to be in with a chance of winning tickets to the show. But better be quick as the draw will take place on Christmas Eve, that's tonight, at 7.00pm and the winner will be contacted by email.

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‘Twitters fr om the Atlantic’ Barrie Mahoney was a teacher, head teacher and school inspector in the UK, as well as a reporter in Spain, before moving to the Canary Islands as a newspaper editor. He is still enjoying life in the sun as a writer and author.

THE MEMORY TREE I guess that most of us have our own special Christmas traditions, which follow the same routines and rituals each year; either on our own or remembering the traditions of years gone by.

For me, it is putting up the Christmas Tree on 6 December, which is the day that the Christmas season really seems to step up a gear in the Canary Islands. Needless to say, getting a real tree is neither economic nor environmentally desirable in the almost treeless landscape where we live, and so we have to make do with an artificial one.

We call our Christmas Tree, a Memory Tree, for that is really what it is. As I decorate our tree with ornaments and garlands, I remember the many people that have contributed to it over the years. It has become one of our special traditions and one that many of our friends have contributed to over the years. Maybe it is a glass

bauble, a knitted toy or something special given to me by some of the children that I have taught.

We also have small decorations collected from some of the countries and cities that my partner, David, and I have visited over the years. “Ah, yes, that blue china bear was from an Amsterdam market”, or maybe “Do you remember the trams in San Francisco?” are some of the predictable, yet strangely comforting, conversations, that we have with each other every year, as we recall the special memories associated with each trinket or toy that we are about to hang.

We hang decorations that once adorned the trees in our grandparents' homes, or in the homes where we grew up. Some decorations have a special poignancy for us, such as the brightly coloured knitted robin that David's mother so skilfully made for us many years ago, and who passed away this year. We hang the small, brightly coloured, rainbow flag on our tree and remember the tiny charity shop in the Castro district of San Francisco where we bought it. It was during our visit many years ago after the city had been decimated by the AIDS virus, and at a time when it seemed that there was very little hope for HIV sufferers.

At last it was time for the crowning glory of our Memory Tree, the Christmas Fairy, which was to be placed at the top of the tree. I take it gently from its box and blow off the dust. Although it now looks a little worse for wear, the fairy is

still fit for another year. My Auntie Mim gave it to me for my first Christmas, and I have always treasured it.

As I hang it on the tree, supported by the usual lump of Blutack and Sellotape, I remember a little girl whom I taught in my very first year as a teacher. I had been to great pains to plan a lesson that retold the Christmas story, as well as preparing the appropriate visual aids for the

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By Bar rie Mahoney religious education lesson. The children sat in awe as I told them the story of the first Christmas, and the visit of the angel to Mary to tell her that she was expecting a baby. The children sat in silence and later went back to their desks to write their account of the story, whilst being reminded that as it was end of term and parents evening was a few days later, I wanted to show off their best handwriting.

Silence reigned in the classroom for a good twenty minutes, before Michelle arrived at my desk and proudly presented her work. In her very best handwriting, she had painstakingly written “ Mary and the Fairy” at the top of the page. Well, I couldn't really argue with this.

After all, as I was growing up, people kept telling me it was an angel and not a fairy at the top of the Christmas tree, which I guess was all about religious correctness. I always protested; after all, have you ever seen an angel carrying a wand? Anyway, we all need a fairy at Christmas.

If you enjoyed this article, take a look at Barrie’s websites: www.barriemahoney.com and www.thecanaryislander.com or read his latest book, ‘’Expat Survival’ (ISBN: 978 147 913 0481) © Barrie Mahoney

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COMPUTER BLACKOUT ON THURSDAY

Justice unions called for a “computer outage” for half an hour on Thursday, which will took place between 11.00 and 11.30 hours in courtrooms and workplaces across Spain to protest against the “cuts” undertaken in sector and the “privatization” of public service.

Unions encouraged workers to participate in this “computer outage” and join concentrations taking place at the gates of the court offices to denounce the “cuts” and “the withdrawal of the extra pay.”

They say that, “We are against changing working conditions imposed on the reform” of the Organic Law of the Judiciary, which includes “forced mobility outside the municipality of destination, removing most of the work permits and pay cuts case of illness”.

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CONGRESS SUSPENDS TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS DRINK

The House of Representatives has decided to cancel its annual traditional Christmas drink offered to staff working in the institution, a measure adopted by the House for reasons of austerity, parliamentary sources have reported.

Each year, successive presidents of Congress invite various groups of professionals who work in the House, including lawyers, bailiffs and other officers as well as security personnel, cleaners, postal workers and the likes, to join them for a brief celebration of the holiday period.

However, for the first time, following austerity policies, there will be no such celebrations this year, as they didn´t feel it appropriate to hold a celebratory drink when they have also cancelled their Christmas bonuses.

INDITEX SETS A NEW RECORD

The mayor of Valencia, Rita Barberá, has filed a complaint against the BBC for its broadcast on Sunday’s story “The Great Spanish Crash”, in which the BBC reported the waste of public money in the construction of government buildings Valencia.

Although the conservative leader has admitted that she has not seen the show, she has criticized the BBC for attacking the image of their community, speculating that reasons behind the broadcast were of “tourist interest”.

Valencia’s mayor says the story is based on “absolute falsehoods and manipulations of the truth”.

Complaints have also come to London, where the Spanish ambassador, Federico Trillo, described the report in a letter of protest to the editor of This World Economy program, Paul Mason. Reports claim that the show reflects the “economic weakness” of the economy, “but not their strengths.” The embassy urges Mason to raise the complaint to his superiors and does not rule stronger action.

Inditex continues the upward trend and closed its trading at a new record high on Tuesday after breaking the barrier of 108 euros per share to close at a price of 108.25 euro, up 2.46%.

Shares of the company are maintaining a high rate after the company last week presented a net profit of 1,655 million euro during the first nine months of its fiscal year, representing an increase of 27% over the same period last year.

Inditex hit the 100 euro milestone on 5 October and now has a value of more than 67,475,000 euro.

With 5,693 stores of its eight commercial formats in 85 markets, the textile group continues to see global growth opportunities in all geographic areas where you conduct business.

In Catalonia the penalties for these sexual practices are handled by the Catalan Traffic Service (SCT), based on the new Catalan law, which already includes a prostitution ban on roads. It is considered a serious offence and the fines can reach up to 30,000 euro.

TOLLS WILL RISE BY 2.40% The highway tolls will increase by 2.40% from next January 1, 2013, according to industry sources.

This increase is less than 3.2% in 2012 and inflation (2.9% at the end of last November), but adds to the average increase of 7% that applied to older highways this summer.

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SENATE TO VOTE ON STREET PROSTITUTION BAN

The full Senate will vote this week to consider a bill raised by the CiU, amending the Traffic Act to prohibit “the temporary occupation of the hard shoulder of the road or its vicinity for the uses and activities with the provision of services of a sexual nature, thus endangering the safety of road users.”

The consideration of this proposal by the Senate would mean submission to Congress to step to effectively ban street prostitution.

According to the amendment proposed by the CiU, prostitution on the road would be described as a very serious offence in the Traffic Act. This offence would make both the “person offering the provision of such services and the person who requests or accepts” accountable by law.

Since last June in Catalonia, the Generalitat decided to fine both women who engaged in prostitution on the roads of the community and its customers, as a way to try to eradicate this practice on public roads and, prior the prohibition on the streets.

The argument of the bill, CiU notes that in recent years, in particular roads there has been, “an increase in paid sexual services, which represent not only an abuse of the public domain spaces reserved for circulation of vehicles, but also carry a serious risk to road safety.”

In this sense, the group warns that demand for this type of sexual services in roads “carries a serious risk to road safety, to endanger the safety of drivers and persons temporarily occupying the side of the road or its surroundings” and he cites an accident in late 2009 in a Catalan road, when a prostitute was killed when hit by a car.

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STEEL SLIPS BUT OIL SPREADS

The production of crude steel in Spanish steel plants was 1.05 million tons in November, representing a decrease of 14% compared to the same month last year, according Unesid (Union Steel Association).

From January to November this year there have been 12.8 million tonnes of crude steel produced, 13% less than the same period last year. The rate of descent is therefore very similar for most of the year.

In this same period, the Spanish steel industry has recycled 9.5 million tons of scrap steel.

Meanwhile, the olive oil sector has made ??a considerable effort to turn Spain into a world leader. During the past three years a promotional campaign to increase consumption has been running, not only in neighbouring countries, but further afield as well, yielding successful results, reaching more than 25 million people in Spain, UK, France, Belgium and Holland, the result seeing an increase in the consumption of olive oil in this period by 6.71% in France, 11% in the UK and “significantly” in Belgium and Holland.

Spain is currently the largest oil exporter in the world, reaching more than 140 countries. The main destinations are Italy, Portugal, USA, France, UK, China, Japan, Australia and Brazil. Other markets such as Mexico and India have also had very good reception. Shipments in these two countries have increased significantly and have a high potential of oil penetration to emerging countries with a significant percentage of the population that has the financial capacity to buy olive oil.

In the domestic market, despite the financial crisis, consumption of olive oil has increased by 35,000 tonnes in the last year and 50,000 tons in the last three, representing an increase of 9.7%.

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DELAYING THE RETIREMENT AGE

The European Commission on Tuesday asked the Government of Mariano Rajoy to continue delaying the retirement age in terms of increased life expectancy to curb pension spending and ensure the sustainability of public finances in the long term.

In its annual report on fiscal sustainability in the EU, Brussels notes that the pension reform passed in 2011, delaying the retirement age to 67 years, has tended “a visible positive impact.” However, it warns that pension expenditure in Spain will clearly be above the EU average until 2060, even taking into account the effects of this reform.

“As a result, there are risks to the sustainability of the pension system in Spain in the medium and long term,” the EU executive highlights. “Spain should ensure the sustainability factor in the pension system, including a clear link to the retirement age to changes in life expectancy so that pension spending in the long term can be stopped,” says the report.

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MERCADONA PAYS MILK FARMERS A CENT MORE PER LITRE

Spanish supermarket chain Mercadona has announced that from January they will pay one cent per litre more for milk purchased from local farmers, in order “support the dairy farmers and specifically the difficulties faced by this sector.”

The January rise is in addition to the 1.5 cents given to them since the summer, totalling an increase of 2.5 cents more per litre of milk.

However, despite the gesture to farmers, you don´t need to worry, as the cost increase will be absorbed entirely by Mercadona. The measure is, for the supermarket chain, “a new step in the search for sustainable solutions for Spanish primary sector, encouraging dialogue and collaboration between all components of the supply chain, to contribute to their productivity”.

THE KING JOINS YOU TUBE Perhaps hot on the heels of the Pope joining Twitter, the King of Spain, Don Juan Carlos, has launched his own You Tube channel.

The channel, entitled La Zarzuela, opened on Thursday at noon with a video that gives an overview of his reign, and the recent history of Spain, through the traditional Christmas messages. This year, the king's speech can be watched on television as usual, but also will be broadcast online at this popular social network site.

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HALF OF DRIVERS PAY TRAFFIC FINES WITHIN 20 DAYS A new study by insurance company Mapfre, reveals that 52% of drivers who have been fined for committing a traffic violation in the last year have paid their fines within 20 days.

As a result, most offenders choose to take advantage of the 50% discount for early payment. Most fines issued and paid in this manner are for offences relating to controlled parking zones or those resulting from excessive speed.

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Calders Confessions

My boyfriend has some kind of split personality. He’s the most perfect loving man some of the time but then suddenly he’ll switch and scream and shout at me. He criticises me so much I feel worthless. I love the ‘normal’ him so much and miss him when he’s not around. Whenever I try to talk to him about this he just denies his behaviour. It’s driving me crazy!

Kayley, 24 For the past few months, I’ve been suffering from really bad dreams. I know these can be triggered by bad events in your life, but nothing is wrong in mine, only that I feel a bit bored with everything. The dreams are so bad that I’m starting to stay awake all night to stop myself from having them. Now my job and my relationship are suffering because I’m so tired and grumpy. What’s going on?

Laura, 29 I’m no expert on dreams Laura, perhaps a psychotherapist could help you with that? What’s obvious here is that you’re going about things in entirely the wrong way and actually making the problem worse. Make an appointment with your

doctor and explain the situation to him.

Regardless of the root cause here, unless you start getting a decent nights sleep, you won’t have a hope of tackling this problem. Hopefully, your GP will be able to prescribe some medication or suggest some off the shelf remedies to help you drift into a deep sleep. At the moment, this is a self fuelling situation, the self imposed sleep derivation is only making matters worse and allowing your anxiety to grow. The human mind is still a mystery to us all in many respects but surely you can see that without sleep and a whole bunch of work and relationship worries, things will never improve for you. Make an appointment right away and I’m sure that over time, with the right approach, you will be able to get through this.

It’s a difficult one Kayley as its your boyfriend who has to make the change rather than you! What you need to do is look at this relationship and decide whether or not you can accept the rough with the smooth? I have to admit that what you’ve described so far makes the whole thing sound like an absolute nightmare. Are you really prepared to let this guys mood swings affect your happiness and sense of self worth? Sit down with him and explain that you’ve come to the end of your tether. Tell him you love him dearly but despite the fact that he seems to be in denial over the way he treats you, you’re simply not happy. Ultimately, you have make him see that he WILL lose you unless he gets help with his problem. I’m sure its scary for you and it will probably feel like your taking a huge risk here but the alternative is to carry on accepting this and I know that’s not what you want!

Calder spent twelve years working as a PA and a Co-presenter with Jeremy Kyle on various radio stations and now he has joined the team at EXITE RADIO where he answers listeners dilemmas each Saturday night on the airwaves.

We are also pleased to have him with us at THE LEADER, answering your questions and queries as part of the editorial team.

If you have an issue tht you can’t overcome or you just need general help or even confidential advice, why not email Calder at: Calder@theleader.info

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UP YOUR WINTER WITH PABLOS Winter is gradually creeping up on us and the nights are getting cooler but for those of you who are dreading those cold, damp days, when no matter what you do, it’s warmer outside than in, there is a quick and simple solution at hand.

Steve Birkett fits Pablo heating panels, and the word of mouth recommendations about him have been so good that Steve has installed over 4000 panels since winter 2007. Now the cold is setting in he has started taking orders for this winter.

Since moving to the Costa Blanca nearly seven years ago with his wife and two children, Steve has had a constant stream of business, and

whilst many of us move to Spain for a more relaxed and slower way of life, this family man says he is busy and working harder than ever for clients all over the region.

As a fully qualified electrician since the age of 19, he has twenty years of experience behind him. Following in Dad’s footsteps, despite him trying to talk Steve out of it, he learnt the trade and went on to work on big projects such as in hospitals, prisons and schools.

Now the weather has turned considerably cooler, Steve has branched out into economy heating, and offers low voltage electric panel heaters for just 69,90€, including installation and a two year guarantee.

Steve is as an official installer of the Pablo-Heating slim panel heaters.

Steve provides a fast, efficient and cost effective service

The company, based on the Costa del Sol, has listed Steve on their website as an official distributor and fitter. With claims that they can reduce your heating bill by 50% or more, they provide a cheap source of heat running costs are approx 6-8 cents per hour per panel. Running costs can be further reduced by using a time clock on the heater so the panel can be switched on and off at various times during the day or if a client goes out for the day the panels can come on whilst they are out so they come home to a warm house. The same principle can be used so the panels can come on before the client awakes on these cold mornings. The panels are also aesthetically pleasing, with a slim, discreet design that can even be painted to match any décor. “I can do a free on-site inspection to advise people and to show them the product, before they decide to purchase.” Panels can also be viewed at Second 2 None, Industrial Estate Santa Ava, Guadarmar – next to Tanatorio.

Steve undertakes all electrical work and installs, repairs and services all types of air conditioning. All services can be viewed on his website www.aircon-electrical.com. If a client has any questions regarding his products Steve can be contacted on 695 096 453 or 695 096 454 or email info@aircon-electrical.com.

The positive feedback he receives seems to extend to all of Steve’s work. He not only seems to be extremely good at what he does, he also comes across as a genuinely good and honest guy who will not rip anyone off.

Many of The Leader staff have used Steve and no one had a bad word to say about him. His work has been described as faultless, efficient, quick and tidy, and he himself was described as a warm and friendly person.

What better way is there to run a business than on the recommendation of past customers?

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BRITISH LEGION IN FESTIVE MOOD TAABS with Cathy Carson

The Costa Calida Chronicle Chronicle made a donation of 460 Euro Euro

The Orihuela Costa Branch of the Royal British Legion was in Christmas mood last Thursday evening as almost a hundred members were entertained by the popular TAABS led by Cathy Carson.

The Balladeers sang a selection of Christmas carols before launching into some of the most popular Christmas songs of bygone years. Most members joined in with the traditional song ‘The twelve days of Christmas’ although some of the responses were thought to be rather suspect! But it was a fun evening despite the rationing of the mince pies.

During the earlier business part of the meeting Branch Chairman, Keith Carter, formerly announced the total achieved during the 2012 Poppy Appeal in what has now come to be the traditional way with members and visitors displaying the figure. This year it was yet another record amount of €28,688 far surpassing anything achieved to date and only €3,000 below the

The Branch Poppy Appeal exceeded expectations once again

magical €100,000 figure that Members have now collected since the Branch formation in 2008.

Indeed the figure was brought even closer with a donation on the night of €460 from the Costa Calida Chronicle who raised the amount from their advertisers during the poppy appeal.

There was also a further presentation made on the night to ‘Mick the Grip’ who raised over €5,200 during the year by holding sponsored golf competitions in support of the appeal (see sports pages).

The Branch meet on the 3rd Thursday of each Month at The Olympia Restaurant Mil Palmeras 7 for 7.30pm

Membership is open to everyone. If you have an interest in the objectives of the Legion and want to help and give support for those who have served and are serving in the Armed Forces and their families come and join us. You do NOT have to be ex service to become a member.

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ACCIDENT BLACK SPOTS THE 15 MOST DANGEROUS ROADS IN SPAIN Drivers on the M-40 in Madrid, the Avenida Diagonal de Barcelona or the Puente del V Centenario in Seville, must be aware of the fact that they are travelling on one of the three most dangerous urban areas in the country.

This is the main conclusion of the study “Black spots: traffic accidents in Spanish capitals” carried out by Línea Directa Aseguradora in which more than 1.2 million motor vehicle accidents in provincial capital cities in the last six years were analysed.

The main aim of the report, which has attracted a great deal of media attention, is to analyse a phenomenon causing 18% more fatal accidents than on interurban roads. To this end, the areas of the Spanish capital cities in which Línea Directa has registered the highest number of accidents, have been identified, which has made it possible to create, for the first time, a map of accident black spots, i.e. those streets and roads on which over 100 accidents a year have been recorded. .

According to the list of black spots, Barcelona, Madrid and Seville head the Top 15 of provincial capitals. Madrid also has three of the five most dangerous areas in the whole country.

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BARGAINS AND A QUALITY SERVICE WITH MGS

Chris has the very latest in Diagnostic Equipment with which he is able to identify and remedy virtually any mechanical defect.

During the month of September, if your vehicle is approaching service time, you really do need to speak to Mobile Garage Services, a car and vehicle repair workshop based near the Zoco Market.

For January 2013 only, if you bring this article along and give it to Chris McCarthy, the owner, he will give you a FREE ITV with all full services, a bargain that really is far too good to miss. And this is just one of the many excellent offers you will be able to obtain with the company during the coming months. There will be deals available on just about aspect of vehicle servicing, maintenance and repair ranging from brakes, to exhausts to diagnostic checks.

So keep watching these pages, and the Mobile Garage Servicing ad in particular, for details of all offers.

As an experienced and time served motor mechanic with over 30 years experience, Chris has a fully equipped garage where, with state of the art equipment, he can carry out any car or vehicle repair, no matter how complicated it might be. He is fully time served so you can be assured that for all your car repairs and motoring needs your car is in very capable hands. Mobile Garage Services can even come to you to carry out those smaller jobs at

your home or place of work, saving you both time and money on the Costa Blanca or Costa Calida. You will find the car repair and mobile mechanic service second to none and prices extremely competitive. Be assured also of excellent customer service and attention to detail, all that you would expect from a reputable English speaking mobile mechanic business.

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HYUNDAI GO HI-TECH

Hyundai is harnessing the versatility of today’s smartphones to create the first prototype of its own Connectivity Concept.

The technology, previewed near the manufacturer’s European headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, showcases Hyundai’s expertise in creating clever new technology for its range of cars and expected as soon as 2015.

Shown on Hyundai’s award-winning New Generation i30, the Connectivity Concept allows the user to lock and unlock the car by placing their smartphone over an NFC-tag

(Near Field Communication), negating the need for a traditional key fob. Once inside, the device is placed in the centre console, which then activates the user’s profile by streaming content to the i30’s seven-inch touchscreen. All user content such as music, phone contacts, radio station preferences and individual profile settings are displayed. In addition the device’s battery is recharged wirelessly while in use.

Allan Rushforth, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Hyundai Motor Europe, said: “Hyundai’s Connectivity Concept showcases the brand’s philosophy of making

tomorrow’s technology accessible to a wide range of customers. With this technology, Hyundai is able to harness the all-in-one functionality of existing smartphone technology and integrating it into everyday driving in a seamless fashion. As the technology continually develops there will be capabilities to store driver’s seating positions and exterior mirror settings, providing customers with a comfortable and individual driving environment.”

Multiple users can be synced with car, meaning set-up is quick and easy as the Connectivity Concept in the i30 tailors in-car settings accord-

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ing to each driver’s smartphone. Furthermore, the Connectivity Concept utilises MirrorLink to wirelessly access and control personal content through the touchscreen including navigation, internet-based applications and multimedia.

Hyundai has already announced a joint development agreement with Broadcom Corporation, which will power the next generation of connected cars. With this technology, functions such as infotainment, telematics and other driver assistance systems like reverse parking cameras and lane departure warning will be integrated into Hyundai’s cars.

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COME RAIN OR COME SHINE BOOKWORMS CAN RELY ON MABS

The MABS Cancer Support Group's book stall at The Arches on the Oasis urbanisation is a familiar sight for bookworms in Los Alcazares and the surrounding areas.

MABS volunteers, Malcolm and Val Vickery work tirelessly running the stall, come rain or come shine, with a smile and a few words for everyone who calls by.

Kindles and Tablets don't seem to have made an impact on book sales because, during 2012, they have raised an incredible 6,696 euros for MABS Murcia. “I'm staggered that they have managed to raise such an amount on book sales.” remarked MABS Director, Lyn Baines.

“Malcolm and Val are so conscientious about their book stall turning up every Saturday, with-

out fail, and they have established a good, regular clientele. I am very proud of them and would also like to thank Ali, the owner of The Arches, for her continuing support. It means a great deal to us.”

The MABS book stall is open at The Arches every Saturday from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm with books to suit all tastes.

MABS Murcia is a registered charity (No. 7261) offering help and support to local people of all nationalities who have been diagnosed with or are being treated for cancer. If you or someone you know would like some confidential help or support call our HELPLINE 693 275 779 or visit their website: www.mabsmurcia.com

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EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY When local writer, Kathy Rollinson wrote a novel ‘Fallyn and the Dragons’, little did she realise that a 500 word story would grow into a novel.

Kathy had attended her art class and a friend had drawn a picture of a very proud dragon on a rock with half-furled wings. She decided to write a short story about the picture and before she knew it this had grown into a 48,000 word novel.

‘Fallyn and the Dragons’ is the first book in a trilogy. The second book ‘Fallyn in the Forbidden Land,’ and the third, ‘Fallyn and the Sea Dragons’ will be published next year.

The characters in the book are teenagers, between the ages of 12 – 14 years. Kathy thinks the books will appeal to children of a similar age group and younger, but adults who have read the book have said how much they enjoyed it.

Indeed, everyone who likes a fantasy book would enjoy this fast-moving adventure.

Allan and his twin sister, Eileen, together with their best friend, Martin, are persuaded by a mysterious visitor called Dorius, The Keeper of Dreams, to go to the aid of King Rudri of Outha, on the Island of Nashta. They also meet Kalla, a shapeshifter, and eventually they find out who Kalla is in their real world.

In their medieval dream world they are known as Lord Fallyn, Lady Eila, and Lord Merin. The plot moves between the real and dream worlds, and the battles between the apposing dragons and Prince Bato’s sea invasion make exciting reading. The interweaving of the two worlds produces a magical adventure.

‘Fallyn and the Dragons’ by K J Rollinson, ISBN9781475243031, is available as a paperback and ebook, from CreateSpace or Amazon, and book shops, including ‘Book World’ Habarneras Centre, and ‘Bargain Books’, Torrevieja.

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HOW MUCH EXERCISE DO I NEED? For many years government have stated that everyone should spend 30 minutes a day in physical activity.

Recently the Institute of Medicine has doubled that recommendation to an hour every day of moderately intense activity. O.K. so who do I listen too?.

Who is right, and what benefits do I get from it?

Messages from the government, newspapers, media, and magazines can be confusing and contradictory. I certainly don’t want to scare people off exercise. But let’ say your active in the garden once or twice a week, take a couple gentle walks during the week, shop, do light housework daily. Is this enough?

Sorry to give you the bad news but you need more. However that said, it is still very important that you stay active during the day besides your daily exercise time.

Exercise is essential for a healthy life. It has many rewards. It improves mood, lowers blood pressure and improves cholesterol levels. It reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and some cancers.

Regular exercise helps develop and maintain healthy bones, muscles, joints and tissue. It reduces falls in older adults especially if a balance program is practiced for example (Thai Chi) and relieves arthritic pain in the joints. It brings circulation to your body. You will love your exercise once you’ve done it for a while, but you will have to give yourself time to progress and adapt to any kind of exercise. You will need to give your body time to become habituated into your new exercise routine it feels good to stimulate and work your body with exercise.

What is the ideal amount of exercise each person should have? This all depends on you and your weight, goals, eating patterns, your risk factors, and how old you are. That said, before you start any kind of exercise programme I would always recommend that you see your doctor for a check-up and get the green light for the exercise programme that you propose to carry out.

Here are some simple key things to apply: If you are healthy and do not need to lose weight, 30 minutes of aerobic activity at moderately intense activity every day is beneficial.

If you need to lose weight, 60 minutes of aerobic exercise a day, 6-7 days a week at a pace that will raise your heart rate, but be informed of your heart rate zones for your age, condition and goals. Shorter sessions are valuable and accumulative.

You can break up your time into 10-20 minute sessions during the course of the day.

Walking at a brisk pace 3.5-4.0 mph (miles per hour) this is 1517 minutes for each mile.

Usually four times around a school track is 1 mile. You can judge your walking pace by a treadmill-measured mile.

How to measure your exercise intensity: During exercise, do you make a mental note of how hard you're working? Some tools you can use to measure your exercise intensity include the talk test, your target heart rate and evaluating your perceived exertion Talk test: To judge how vigorous your activity is, try the talk test. If you can't speak a full sentence without becoming winded,

your activity is vigorous. If, on the other hand, you're able to carry on a conversation with someone, your activity level is light to moderate.

Target heart rate: Your target heart rate helps you gauge the intensity of your exercise.

Target heart rate is 70 per cent to 85 per cent of your maximum heart rate. A maximum heart rate is the upper limit of what your cardiovascular system can handle during physical activity.

Working out within your target heart rate zone can help boost your fitness level.

To check your heart rate during your exercise session: Stop exercising momentarily. Take your pulse for 10 seconds.

Multiply this number by six to calculate your beats per minute.

Are your beats per minute within your target heart rate zone?

If you're just starting out on an exercise program, keep your heart rate at the lower end of your target heart rate zone. For example, start out at 70 per cent of your maximum heart rate or lower and gradually work up to a higher intensity level.

You don't need to exercise at a high intensity to gain benefits from your workout. It may be better for you to work out at a lower intensity for a longer duration than to perform bursts of short-lived, high-intensity exercise.

Examples of moderate activity include brisk walking, swimming, raking leaves and even housework - as long as it’s somewhat intense, like scrubbing floors. You can break up the activity into three, 10-minute sessions if you like.

Target a heart rate has some disadvantages. It may provide a less accurate estimate of your heart rate as you get older. Also, medications and chronic conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease can change your heart's response to exercise. Beta blocker medications, which are prescribed to treat high blood pressure and heart conditions, can prevent the increase in heart rate that usually occurs during exercise. And many people find it cumbersome to stop their routine to take their pulse.

Perceived exertion: In conjunction with a target heart rate, you can measure your perceived exertion to gauge the intensity of your exercise. The Borg Ratings of Perceived Exertion Scale relies on your own judgment of how hard you're working in any given exercise session.

Based on the Borg scale, you evaluate your effort, breathlessness and fatigue as you exercise.

The scale ranges from 6 to 20, with 6 representing your body at rest and 20 representing maximal effort. For instance, on the Borg scale: Very light exercise falls at 9.

This might include walking slowly at your own pace.

Somewhat hard exercise rates a 13. At this intensity level, you might feel the effects of working out, but you're OK to continue exercising.

Very hard exercise ranks a 17.

This level of exercise is strenuous. You’re feeling heavy and tired. You might feel like you can go on with your activity, but you may have to push yourself.

For most workouts, your best bet is to aim for moderate intensity, or a rating between 12 and 14. The key in rating your perceived exertion is to be as honest about it as you can be - try not too over or underestimate how hard you're working.

Use the talk test, your target heart rate and your perceived exertion rating to know when your activity is too intense. Find what's right for you.

John Young Massage and Rehabilitation Clinic, Villamartin. Telephone: 96 676 4189

Exercise is essential for a healthy life.

It has many rewards.

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CAMPOVERDE CANINE CLUB The latest results from the end of the obedience courses are now in and the winners have been presented with their certificates and trophies at the Polideportivo Sports ground, Pinar de Campoverde.

Our congratulations go out to all who passed their final examination.

The C.C.C. was formed in July 2000 and since then many owners have benefited from expert tuition and are now proud of the way they are able to control their best friends.

Each year we award a trophy to “The Character of the year award”.

This year it was awarded to Ann George and Lizzie whose merriment and mirth was enjoyed by all especially in this festive season..

The winner of the Basic Class and who made enormous strides during the 10 week course, scoring an amazing 107.5 out of 110 marks, went to Carolyn Lane and her dog “Tita” The winner of the Intermediate class was, wait for it, Edward Wierzchowski and his dog Max. Lots of things were lost in translation but with a combination of English, Spanish and a very small amount of Polish great strides were made and we were all very pleased with the progress made by Edward and Max. The winner of the Advanced Class was Kathy Dowsett and her little dog “Millie”. Millie, I must admit won the competition by the proverbial mile, gaining 137.8 out of 140, no one else were in sight of the almost flawless performance of this big hearted dog.

The final trophy The Fred Moeken Memorial Trophy, awarded to the dog who had made the most progress during the year was deservedly won by Frances Getgood and her dog Billy, Billy came to the club with aspirations of becoming a Rottweiler but with patience and training he now knows that the big outside world is not going to present any danger to him.

On the minus side, the agility test failed to get any passes, we are all hoping for better results next time.

New courses will start on 12th January 2013. If you are interested in training your four legged friend.

Please telephone Roy on 966762265 or email taffthedog@hotmail.com

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COASTAL SPRUCE UP Work started this week in the Avenida Las Ramblas where approximately 900 houses are located.

The Councillor for the Coast and Beaches, Pedro Mancebo, together with the Environmental Department started sprucing and tidying up the Avenida which is home to around 300 palm trees. The palm trees have been pruned and general cleaning work has been carried out in the Avenida by the Town Hall brigade. The brigade has been brought to the coast to carry out this type of work and to keep up to maintenance jobs. As everyone is aware there are many jobs to be done and the list is long but I am very pleased with the efficiency and speed in which the brigade carry out their tasks commented Mancebo.

The Councillor underlined the importance of the Avenida being spruced up due to it being the main access road to the Las Ramblas Golf Course. This is very important from a tourism point of view stated Mancebo as Las Ramblas Golf Course draws many golfers and tourists to this area. A further task to be carried out by the brigade will be an ornamental fountain near the main entrance.

A further task carried out nearby was the installation of street lighting in Calle Cipres in Lomas de Cabo Roig. The Councillor informed that the Town Hall had been contacted recently regarding the lack of street lighting in Calle Cipres by the residents who live there. We are now pleased to announce that this is another task which can be crossed off the list.

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ACROSS 7. Potter who may need to take a rest (7-6) 8. Rush round the meadows when let out (8) 9. They contain drinks for infants (4) 10. Fights for morsels (6) 12. Amused by the destruction of the Gorgon (6) 14. Make leisurely progress, as old-time players used to do (6) 16. Show girls after this, refrain! (6) 18. Stride for the entrance, by the sound of it (4) 20. Bask nude, becoming comprehensively tanned! (3-5) 22. One profit follows another repeatedly (5,3,5)

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4. This causes widespread ill-feeling (8) 5. Henry and Edward pulled up (6) 6 and 3Dn. Late arrangement in the canteen describing vegetarian diet (8) 11. Sam Neal's transferred as a commercial representative (8) 13. This serves as a reminder that our vines need to be transplanted (8) 15. Away from home with suitable sporting strip (6) 17. Royal House of the Mandarin! (6) 19. Seaweed found among the coastal garbage (4) 21. Sleepily gives silent consent (4)

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LEADER TRIVIA QUIZ 1. Which very wise and enchanting fictional character's name is the Old English for any insect that flies with a loud humming noise?

2. What is the most eastern E.U. capital city and what is the most western E.U. capital city?

3. What kind of heavenly marriage is 'Hierogamy'?

4. There was literally peace on Earth at 06:00 UTC, March 23, 2001. Explain.

5. The four Beatles we all know, George, Paul, John and Ringo were all born in Liverpool. The other two, Stuart Sutcliffe and Pete Best were not. In fact, both were born outside of England. In which country was a. Stuart Sutcliffe born and b. Pete Best born?

6. Which six letter word describes both a rupture and the leap out of the water made by a whale?

7. What are the first four words to both the original and classic Hippocratic Oath?

8. The title of which extremely popular film is the Hindu word for a god or goddess that comes to earth?

9. Perhaps the longest winning streak in sporting history, 132 years (1857-1983), was the successful defence of the America's Cup by which club?

10. Fruit flies were the first animals to do what in 1947?

11. The title of which hit song from 1978, found in the Rolling Stone list of the '500 Greatest Songs of All Time', is a Queen in Welsh mythology "taken by the wind"?

12. Since the introduction of the Premier League in England, which ten players have scored the most goals? (Premier League goals only) One point for each correct answer 13. What was the name of the doctrine, jokingly coined by Mikhail Gorbachev in October 1989 as his Soviet Union 'faced the final curtain', that was seen internationally as Moscow giving permission to its allies to decide their own futures?

14. Each of the following wrote books under which pen name? a.

Eric Arthur Blair, b. David Cornwell, c. Richard Bachman, d. Mary Westmacott 15. What do the following places have in common: San Marino, Colombia, Bolivia, the Philippines, Israel, El Salvador and Bermuda?

1. Dumbledore. 2. Nicosia (Cyprus) and Lisbon (Portugal). 3. A marriage between a god and a goddess. 4. The MIR space station hit the Pacific Ocean. MIR means 'peace' or 'world'. 5. Two answers. a. Scotland (Edinburgh), b. India (Madras). 6. Breach.

7. "I swear by Apollo". 8. Avatar. 9. NYYC (New York Yacht Club). 10. Go into space. 11. Rhiannon (Fleetwood Mac). 12. In order: Alan Shearer, Andy Cole, Thierry Henry, Robbie Fowler, Les Ferdinand, Michael Owen, Teddy Sheringham, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Dwight Yorke and Robbie Keane. 13. The Sinatra Doctrine (The name alluded to the Frank Sinatra song "My Way" - the Soviet Union was allowing these nations to go their own way). 14. Four answers. a. George Orwell, b. John le Carre, c. Stephan King, d. Agatha Christie. 15. All named after people: San Marino (Saint Marinus), Colombia (Christopher Columbus), Bolivia (Simón Bolívar), the Philippines (Philip II of Spain), Israel (Jacob, alternate name), El Salvador ("The Saviour", Jesus) and Bermuda (Juan de Bermúdez)

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7.00 Breakfast. Headlines and business news. (T) 10.00 David Suchet: In the Footsteps of St Paul. Part two of two. How Paul brought Christianity to the Mediterranean world. (T) 11.00 The Two Ronnies Christmas Special 1984. A festive edition of the comedy show, featuring Elaine Paige. (R) (T) 12.00 Only Fools and Horses. The brothers’ finances hit an all-time low. (R) (T) 1.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 1.15 Regional News; Weather. (T) 1.25 FILM: The Santa Clause (1994). Fantasy comedy, starring Tim Allen. (T) 3.00 FILM: The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008). Fantasy adventure sequel, starring Ben Barnes.

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5.15 Merry Madagascar. Animated adventure, with the voice of Ben Stiller. (T) 5.35 The Gruffalo’s Child. Animated sequel, with the voice of Robbie Coltrane. (R) (T) 6.05 FILM: Lady and the Tramp (1955). Premiere. A pet dog is driven from her home, and learns to live on the streets with a roguish stray. Disney animated adventure, with the voices of Barbara Luddy and Larry Roberts. (T) 7.20 BBC News; Weather. (T) 7.35 Regional News Programmes; Weather. (T) 7.45 FILM: A Christmas Carol (2009). Premiere. A Victorian miser is visited by a series of ghosts on Christmas Eve who try to make him change his ways. Animated fantasy, with Jim Carrey and Gary Oldman. (T) 9.15 Merlin. As a fierce battle plays out on Camlann’s mighty plain, Merlin comes face to face with his destiny. Final episode of the magical adventure, with Colin Morgan. Last in the series. (T) 10.00 EastEnders. Max and Tanya call off the wedding after Lauren’s alcohol-fuelled outburst. Alfie soldiers on, while Lola is devastated when Phil tells her Lexi will not be home for Christmas. (T) 10.35 Outnumbered. The Brockmans throw a Christmas party for their neighbours, but Karen is too busy chatting online, Jake has fallen in with a bad crowd and the less said about the guests the better. (T)

11.15 Mrs Brown’s Boys. New series. In the first of two festive editions, Agnes faces her busiest Christmas ever, taking on the task of staging a nativity play at the community centre. The second episode is on Boxing Day. (T) 11.45 The Vicar of Dibley. The villagers celebrate Christmas, and vicar Geraldine learns there is a heavy price to be paid for festive kindness when she agrees to attend three slap-up lunches. (R) (T) 12.30 BBC News; Weather. (T) 12.45 Midnight Mass from Leeds Cathedral. Live service from St Anne’s Cathedral in Leeds. (T) 2.05 FILM: Serendipity (2001). Romantic drama, starring Kate Beckinsale and John Cusack. (T) 3.30 Weatherview. (T) 3.35 BBC News. 3.35 Asia Business Report. 3.45 Sport Today. 4.00 BBC News. 4.30 Asia Business Report. 4.45 Sport Today. 5.00 BBC News. 5.30 HARDtalk. 6.00 BBC News. 6.30 World Business Report. 6.45 BBC News. (T) BBC2 7.00 CBeebies: Postman Pat. (R) (T) 7.15 Bob the Builder: Project Build It. (R) (T) 7.30 The Adventures of Abney & Teal. (R) (T) 7.40 Timmy Time. (R) (T) 8.05 CBBC: Shaun the Sheep. (R) (T) 8.15 Eliot Kid. (R) (T) 8.30 League of Super Evil. (R) (T) 8.40 4 O’Clock Club. (R) (T) 9.10 MI High. (R) (T) 9.40 Dani’s House Christmas Special. (R) (T) 10.10 FILM: Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993). Stop-motion animated fantasy, with the voice of Chris Sarandon. (T) 11.20 FILM: Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988). Comedy mixing live action and animation, starring Bob Hoskins. (T) 12.55 The Great British Bake Off Masterclass. (R) (T) 1.55 Wartime Farm Christmas. (R) (T) 2.55 Springwatch Guide to Otters. (R) (T) 3.55 Equestrian. (T) 4.55 FILM: Nativity! (2009). Comedy, starring Martin Freeman.

(T) 6.35 Dad’s Army. Frazer is unable to hide his delight when Captain Mainwaring’s disreputable brother gatecrashes a sherry party for local dignitaries. Classic comedy, starring Arthur Lowe.

(R) (T) 7.15 Carols from King’s. Music and readings from the Chapel of King’s College, Cambridge, including Once in Royal David’s City, In the Bleak Midwinter, Silent Night and Hark! The Herald Angels Sing. (T) 8.30 Morecambe & Wise: Song and Dance. Penelope Keith presents a look through the archives at the music routines from the comedy duo’s shows, showcasing the best ones and revealing the stories behind them. (T) 9.30 Open All Hours. Arkwright forces a reluctant Granville to masquerade as a burglar in Nurse Gladys’s bedroom, so the miserly

shopkeeper can come to her rescue. (R) (T) 10.00 Porridge.

Fletch desperately tries to distance himself from an escape plan, convinced it is doomed from the outset. Festive edition of the comedy from 1975, starring Ronnie Barker. (R) (T) 10.40 Ronnie Barker: The Many Faces Of. A profile of the comedy actor and writer, who found national fame in The Two Ronnies and Porridge. With contributions by Ben Elton, Michael Grade and David Renwick. (T) 11.40 The Two Ronnies: The Studio Recordings. (R) (T) 12.10 Being Ronnie Corbett. (R) (T) 1.10 QI. (R) (T) 1.40 An Island Parish. (R) (T) 2.10 FILM: The Tuttles of Tahiti (1942). Comedy, starring Charles Laughton. (T) (bw) 3.40 Close.

London 7.00 CITV: Babar and the Adventures of Badou. Children’s entertainment. (R) (T) 7.10 Babar and the Adventures of Badou.

Children’s entertainment. (R) 7.25 The Hive. Pre-school series.

(R) (T) 7.35 The Hive. Pre-school series. (R) (T) 7.45 The Hive.

Pre-school series. (R) (T) 7.50 Canimals. Fun for younger viewers. (R) 8.00 Fleabag Monkeyface. Children’s entertainment. (T) 8.15 Fleabag Monkeyface. Children’s entertainment. (T) 8.30 Horrid Henry. Cartoon about a mischievous youngster. (T) 8.45 Horrid Henry. Cartoon about a mischievous youngster. 9.00 FILM: Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase (2001). Animated adventure, with the voice of Bob Bergen. (T) 10.25 FILM: Dennis (1993). Slapstick comedy, starring Walter Matthau. (T) 12.05 Dinner Date. Alaster from Surrey chooses three blind dates. (T) 1.10 ITV News and Weather. (T) 1.30 The Chase. Quiz show, hosted by Bradley Walsh. (R) (T) 2.30 Doc Martin. Bird-spotters invade Portwenn. (R) (T) 4.30 Rod Stewart’s Christmas. The rock star performs festive songs at Stirling Castle. (R) (T)

5.45 FILM: The Grinch (2000). Fantasy comedy, starring Jim Carrey. (T) 7.40 ITV News and Weather. (T) 8.00 Emmerdale. Cameron takes drastic steps to deal with his hostage after a chase through the woods, while Alicia finds a bracelet David has bought for Priya and assumes it is for her. (T) 8.30 Coronation Street. Hour-long episode. Leanne has mixed emotions at her hen party, David causes further problems in his marriage by humiliating Kylie, and Tyrone plans to celebrate Christmas with Fiz. (T) 9.30 The Spice Girls’ Story: Viva Forever!

Documentary telling the story of the pop group’s rise to fame through interviews with all five members, and looking at the making of the West End musical based on their hit songs. (T) 11.00 ITV News at Ten and Weather. (T) 11.15 Christmas Carols on ITV. Aled Jones is joined

by Coronation Street stars at St James Church in Manchester to tell the Nativity story, with music by Russell Watson, Jonathan and Charlotte and the Soldiers. (T)

Aled Jones is joined by Coronation Street stars 12.15 The Jonathan Ross Show Christmas Special. With Michael McIntyre, Sienna Miller, Sheridan Smith and Charlotte Church.

(R) (T) 1.45 The Unforgettable Danny La Rue. Tribute to the female impersonator. (R) (T) 2.40 Pushing Daisies. A popular male escort is murdered. (R) (T) 3.25 ITV Nightscreen. Textbased information service.

CHANNEL 4 6.55 Sali Mali. (R) (T) 7.00 The Treacle People. (R) (T) 7.10 FILM: The Rugrats Movie (1999). Animated adventure, with the voice of Elizabeth Daily. (T) 8.25 Famous Fred. (R) (T) 8.55 Ivor the Invisible. (R) (T) 9.20 The Art of The Snowman and the Snowdog. (T) 9.30 FILM: Christmas Carol: The Movie (2001).

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Animated drama, with the voices of Simon Callow and Kate Winslet. (T) 11.05 The Big Bang Theory. (R) (T) 11.35 The Big Bang Theory. (R) (T) 12.00 FILM: The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992). Puppet comedy, starring Michael Caine. (T) 1.40 The Simpsons. (R) (T) 2.15 The Simpsons. (R) (T) 2.45 Deal or No Deal’s Big Christmas Dinner. (T) 3.50 FILM: Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992). Comedy sequel, starring Macaulay Culkin.

(T) 6.05 The Simpsons. Homer is duped into enlisting in the army, and falls foul of a hard-nosed officer who uses him as the target in a training exercise. With the voice of Kiefer Sutherland.

(R) (T) 6.40 Hollyoaks. Barney tells Rob about his secret arrangement with Nana McQueen, unaware his admission has been overheard, and Brendan struggles to cope with his father’s presence in the village. (T) 7.10 Channel 4 News. (T) 7.25 4thought.tv. David Goodfellow talks about how this Christmas the group the Kindness Offensive will help provide thousands of presents for children who otherwise would go without. (T) 7.30 Heston’s Fantastical Christmas. Heston Blumenthal creates a festive feast, including edible baubles, tinsel and fairy lights, and a Christmas pudding large enough to step inside. Last in the series. (R) (T) 8.30 Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas. Festive spin-off of the animated films. Sid the sloth tries to redeem himself after accidentally ruining one of Manny the mammoth’s Christmas traditions. With John Leguizamo. (R) (T) 9.00 The Snowman and the Snowdog. Animated sequel to classic festive tale The Snowman, in which a boy’s snowman and snowdog magically come to life and take him on an adventure to the North Pole. (T) 9.30 Stephen Fry: Gadget Man Christmas Special. The actor and broadcaster explores links between the festive season and technology, testing must-have products from past Christmases and reviewing the latest gadgets. (T) 10.00 8 Out of 10 Cats Christmas Special. Sarah Millican, Stephen Mangan and Joe Wilkinson are among the guests joining captains Jon Richardson and Sean Lock on a festive edition of the panel show.

Hosted by Jimmy Carr. (T) 11.00 Peep Show. Dobby is offered a job in New York by Simon, but is unsure whether to accept the offer and suggests she and Mark go for a weekend break in the country. Last in the series. (T) 11.30 Friday Night Dinner. (T) 12.05 The Inbetweeners. (R) (T) 12.40 The Inbetweeners. (R) (T) 1.15 The Inbetweeners. (R) (T) 1.45 The Inbetweeners. (R) (T) 2.15 The Inbetweeners. (R) (T) 2.45 The Inbetweeners. (R) (T) 3.15 Homeland. (R) (T) 4.30 Get the Picture. (R) (bw) 4.40 New Love. (R) 5.05 Deal or No Deal’s Big Christmas Dinner. (R) 6.00 90210. (T) 6.40 The Hoobs. (R) (T) Channel 5 7.00 Milkshake!: Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 7.10 Igam Ogam. (R) (T) 7.20 Fireman Sam. (R) (T) 7.30 Jelly Jamm. (R) (T) 7.45 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 7.50 Olive the Ostrich. (T) 7.55 Little Princess.

(R) (T) 8.10 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) (T) 8.20 The Mr Men Show. (R) (T) 8.35 Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 8.45 Noddy in Toyland. (R) (T) 9.00 Fifi and the Flowertots. (R) (T) 9.10 Milkshake! Show Songs. (R) (T) 9.15 Peppa Pig. (T) 9.20 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.30 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 9.40 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 10.00 Tickety Toc. (R) (T) 10.10 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures. (R) (T) 10.20 Mist: Sheepdog Tales. (R) (T) 10.40 The Family Recipe. (R) (T) 10.50 Dallas. (R) (T) 11.40 Once Upon a Time. (R) (T) 12.35 Once Upon a Time. (R) (T) 1.35 FILM: Mistletoe Over Manhattan (2011). Christmas fantasy, starring Tricia Helfer and Greg Bryk. (T) 3.25 FILM: Trading Christmas (2011). Premiere. Romantic comedy, starring Faith Ford and Gil Bellows. (T) 5.10 FILM: Scrooge — A Christmas Carol (1951). Charles Dickens’ fantasy, starring Alastair Sim. (T) 7.00 Rolf’s Animal Christmas. Rolf Harris revisits some of the most memorable stories of the year from Rolf’s Animal Clinic, revealing how some of the patients fared after they returned home following treatment. (T) 8.00 World’s Biggest Pets.

Documentary about the devoted owners of large animals, including a man in Texas who has a pet bison and a Newcastle woman with a Burmese python capable of eating her whole; (T) 8.00 5 News Update. (T) 9.00 A Right Royal Year. A look at how the royal family has fared in 2012, including the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the announcement that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expecting their first child; (T) 9.00 5 News at 9.

(T) 10.00 Eddie Stobart’s Christmas Cracker. Festive edition of the documentary series, in which the company’s truckers deliver a huge Christmas tree to a Cambridge hospital and a consignment of reindeer for a parade. (T) 11.00 FILM: The Thomas Crown Affair (1999). Crime adventure remake, with Pierce Brosnan and Rene Russo. (T) 1.15 NCIS. (R) (T) 2.15 SuperCasino. 4.55 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.20 HouseBusters. (R) (T) 5.45 Great Artists. (R) (T) 6.10 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. (R) (T) 6.35 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. (R) (T)

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ising he has to get rid of the body, a heartbroken Alicia sees Priya wearing the bracelet, while Kerry’s Christmas plans fall apart. (T) 7.00 Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs at Christmas. The comedian helps out at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home during the run-up to Christmas and meets some of the animals staying there over the festive period. (T)

night, along with chart toppers JLS, Dragons’ Den panellist Hilary Devey and actor David Walliams. (T) 11.00 Rude Tube. Alex

7.00 Breakfast. Headlines and business news. (T) 10.00 The

Again Christmas Special. (R) (T) 9.00 Horrible Histories: Horrible

Gruffalo. Animated adaptation of the children’s book, with the

Christmas. (R) (T) 9.30 The Story of Tracy Beaker. (R) (T) 9.45

voice of Robbie Coltrane. (R) (T) 10.25 Peter Rabbit’s Christmas

Attenborough’s Egg Hunt. (R) (T) 10.45 Attenborough’s Ark:

Tale. Stories based on the tales by Beatrix Potter. (R) (T) 10.50

Natural World Special. (R) (T) 11.45 Carols from King’s. (R) (T)

First Flight. Animated short from DreamWorks. (T) 11.00

1.00 FILM: On the Town (1949). Musical, starring Gene Kelly,

Christmas Day Eucharist. Traditional morning service live from St

Frank Sinatra and Jules Munshin. (T) 2.35 FILM: Singin’ in the

Mary Redcliffe in Bristol. (T) 12.00 Only Fools and Horses. The

Rain (1952). Musical comedy, starring Gene Kelly. (T) 4.15

Trotters finally strike gold. (R) (T) 1.05 BBC News. (T) 1.13

Cenerentola. (T) 6.15 The Queen. Her Majesty’s annual address

Sporting Mind: Body Building. (R) (T) 5.20 Ultimate Frisbee. (R)

Weather. (T) 1.15 Shrek the Halls. Festive animated short, star-

to the nation and the Commonwealth. (R) (T) 6.25 Arena: Sister

(T) 5.25 International Volleyball. (T)

ring the lovable ogre. (R) (T) 1.40 FILM: Madagascar: Escape 2

Wendy and the Art of the Gospel. Carmelite nun Sr Wendy

Africa (2008). Animated adventure, with the voice of Ben Stiller.

Beckett talks about her life and faith and reveals how paintings

(T) 3.00 Top of the Pops Christmas. Featuring performances by

by old masters give insights into the Gospel stories they depict.

7.00 Milkshake!: Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 7.10 Igam Ogam. (R)

Robbie Williams, Emeli Sande and Jay-Z. (T) 4.00 The Queen.

(T) 7.25 50 Years of Bond Cars: A Top Gear Special. Richard

(T) 7.20 Fireman Sam. (T) 7.30 Jelly Jamm. (R) (T) 7.45 Peppa

Her Majesty’s annual address. (T) 4.10 FILM: Shrek Forever

Hammond celebrates the vehicles featured in the Bond films,

After (2010). Premiere. Animated comedy, with the voice of Mike

chats to Daniel Craig and Roger Moore and attempts to turn a

Myers. (T)

5.35 Room on the Broom. Animated adaptation of Julia Donaldson’s children’s book. (T) 6.00 BBC News. (T) 6.10 Weather. (T) 6.15 Doctor Who. The Time Lord is summoned to Victorian England to thwart an icy menace — but he is still in mourning and does not want to know. Matt Smith and Jenna-Louise Coleman star. (T) 7.15 Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special.

JLS’s ‘JB’ Gill, ex-footballer Fabrice Muamba, comics Bobby Ball and Katy Brand, actress Sheila Hancock and presenter Helen Skelton compete, and nine former contestants return.

(T) 8.30 Call the Midwife. A baby is found on the convent steps, prompting a race to find his mother.

Jenny gets caught up in the mystery surrounding a local vagrant woman and Chummy stages a nativity play. (T) 9.45 EastEnders. The Brannings are looking forward to a traditional family Christmas, but the mood changes with the arrival of Derek, who is plotting to ruin his brother’s festivities. (T) 10.45 The Royle Family Christmas Special. The couch-potato clan gathers for another Christmas Day, which sees Barbara proudly handing out her pound-shop presents and Dave coming up with an idea worthy of Dragons’ Den. (T)

Lotus Esprit into a fully working submarine car. (R) (T) 8.30 Dad’s

Pig. (T) 9.25 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.35 Roary the Racing Car. (R)

streak that costs the captain dear. (R) (T) 9.00 Blackadder’s

(T) 9.55 Inside Hollywood. 10.00 FILM: Gone with the Wind

Christmas Carol. Kindly Victorian pushover Ebenezer

(1939). Epic romantic drama, starring Vivien Leigh and Clark

Blackadder is visited by the Spirit of Christmas and gains an

Gable. (T) 2.15 FILM: Ben-Hur (1959). Oscar-winning epic, star-

insight into the dastardly deeds of his ancestors. Starring Rowan

ring Charlton Heston. (T) 6.25 FILM: The Santa Incident (2010).

Atkinson. (R) (T) 9.45 The Choir: A Year with the Military Wives.

Premiere. Santa Claus is marooned in a small town and must

Gareth Malone goes back to Devon and talks to members of the

prepare for Christmas without the resources of his North Pole

vocal group he started in February 2011, hearing of their great

workshop. Comedy, starring Greg Germann and Ione Skye. (T)

success since and how their lives have changed. (T)

8.05 Eddie Stobart’s Christmas Cracker. Festive edition of the

8.00 Emmerdale. Cameron wastes no time in heading to the woods, where he begins digging a hole for the body, Alicia confronts David, and Edna discovers her home has been burgled. (T) 8.30 Coronation Street. Hour-long episode.

Leanne’s true emotions surface on her big day and she visits Peter in her wedding dress, while Kylie’s marital problems send her into the arms of another man. (T) 9.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 9.45 Downton Abbey. Robert and his family make their annual summer visit to his Scottish cousins at Duneagle Castle, while at Downton, Carson faces the task of keeping the servants focused on work. (T) 11.45 FILM: Couples Retreat (2009). Premiere. Four couples sign up for relationship therapy on a tropical island, but the treatment only serves to drive them apart. Comedy, starring Vince Vaughn and Malin Akerman. (T)

documentary series, in which the company’s truckers deliver a

Special. (R) (T) 12.00 The Christmas No 1 Story. (R) (T) 1.00 Top

1.55 Christmas Carols on ITV. A service with Coronation Street

8.05 5 News Update. (T) 9.00 Eddie Stobart: Trucks, Trailers

of the Pops 2: Christmas 2012. (R) (T) 2.30 FILM: The

stars, Russell Watson and Jonathan and Charlotte. (R) (T) 2.55

and Tinsel. The company’s truckers struggle to deliver

Hunchback of Notre Dame (1939). Medieval drama, starring

Pushing Daisies. The gang tries to solve a murder in a Chinese

Christmas trees, turkeys and children’s toys during fierce bliz-

Charles Laughton. (T) (bw) 4.20 Close.

restaurant. (R) (T) 3.45 ITV Nightscreen. Text-based information

10.45 QI XL. Stephen Fry presents a festive special from 2010, as Daniel Radcliffe, Graham Norton, Lee Mack and regular Alan Davies answer questions on the theme of hocus pocus. (R) (T)

of reindeer for a parade; (R) (T)

zards in time for the start of the yuletide season; (R) (T) 9.00 5 News at 9. (T) 10.00 Eddie Stobart’s Christmas Delivery. Festive edition of the documentary, in which the company’s truckers battle winter conditions to ensure shops and councils receive their

6.55 The Treacle People. (R) (T) 7.05 Little Wolf. (R) (T) 7.30

supply of Christmas trees and salt. (R) (T) 11.00 Greatest

Children’s entertainment. (R) 7.25 The Hive. Pre-school series.

Lost and Found. (R) (T) 7.55 Father Christmas. (R) (T) 8.25 The

Christmas TV Moments. Countdown of 50 festive TV highlights,

(R) (T) 7.35 The Hive. Pre-school series. (R) (T) 7.45 The Hive.

Art of The Snowman and the Snowdog. (R) (T) 8.30 The

featuring Gavin & Stacey, Morecambe and Wise, Only Fools and

Pre-school series. (R) (T) 7.50 Canimals. Fun for younger view-

Simpsons. (R) (T) 8.50 The Simpsons. (R) (T) 9.20 FILM: Horton

Horses, Wallace and Gromit, Doctor Who, Top of the Pops and

ers. (R) 8.00 Fleabag Monkeyface. Children’s entertainment. (T)

Hears a Who! (2008). Animated comedy, featuring the voice of

The Royle Family. (R) (T) 1.55 SuperCasino. 4.55 House Doctor.

8.15 Fleabag Monkeyface. Children’s entertainment. (T) 8.30

Jim Carrey. (T) 11.00 Gordon’s Christmas Cookalong Live. (T)

(R) (T) 5.20 HouseBusters. (R) (T) 5.45 Great Artists. The life and

2.55 The Snowman and the Snowdog. (R) (T) 3.25 FILM:

work of Pieter Bruegel the Elder. (R) (T) 6.10 Michaela’s Wild

Scrooged (1988). Christmas comedy, starring Bill Murray. (T)

Challenge. (R) (T) 6.35 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. (R) (T)

Almost Naked Animals. Children’s entertainment. (R) (T) 8.55 FILM: Scooby-Doo and the Alien Invaders (2000). Animated adventure, with the voice of Jeff Bennett. 10.25 FILM: Aladdin (1992). Disney animated adventure, with the voice of Robin Williams. (T) 12.10 The Nation’s Favourite Christmas Song. A countdown of the top 20 festive tunes. (R) (T) 1.40 Text Santa: One More Time. A Christmas Corrie, from Friday’s fundraising

12.00 The Vicar of Dibley. Alice suggests an unconventional

extravaganza. (R) (T) 2.15 ITV News and Weather. (T) 2.25

nativity play. (R) (T) 12.40 On Christmas Night. Paralympic

FILM: Toy Story (1995). Pixar animated adventure, with the voic-

medal-winner Rachel Morris reads the story of Christmas. (T)

es of Tom Hanks and Tim Allen. (T) 4.00 The Queen. Her

12.45 Have I Got a Bit More News for You Christmas Special.

Majesty’s annual address. (T) 4.10 FILM: Tangled (2010).

Hosted by Daniel Radcliffe, with Andy Hamilton. (T) 1.30 FILM:

Premiere. Disney animated comedy, with the voice of Mandy

Cold Mountain (2003). Period drama, starring Nicole Kidman and

Moore. (T)

7.00 CBeebies: Baby Jake. (R) (T) 7.15 Let’s Celebrate

huge Christmas tree to a Cambridge hospital and a consignment

tainment. (R) (T) 7.10 Babar and the Adventures of Badou.

Almost Naked Animals. Children’s entertainment. (R) (T) 8.45

BBC2

4.45 Extreme Sailing Series. (R) (T) 5.15 Brief Encounters of the

Toyland. (R) (T) 9.05 Fifi and the Flowertots. (R) (T) 9.15 Peppa

orange at a fundraising bazaar, but the private reveals a stubborn

7.00 CITV: Babar and the Adventures of Badou. Children’s enter-

Report. 6.45 BBC News. (T)

Blaine: What Is Magic? (R) (T) 4.20 KOTV Boxing Weekly. (T)

Show. (R) (T) 8.35 Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 8.50 Noddy in

CHANNEL 4

News. 5.30 HARDtalk. 6.00 BBC News. 6.30 World Business

Spoof disaster movie, starring Robert Hays. (T) 3.35 David

Pig. (R) (T) 7.50 Olive the Ostrich. (T) 7.55 Little Princess. (R) (T)

London

News. 4.30 Asia Business Report. 4.45 Sport Today. 5.00 BBC

ols and a memorable Christmas surprise. (T) 12.05 C4’s 30 Greatest Comedy Shows. (R) (T) 2.05 FILM: Airplane! (1980).

8.05 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) (T) 8.20 The Mr Men

service.

Jude Law. (T) 3.55 Weatherview. (T) 4.00 BBC News. 4.00 BBC

the world’s worst and sexiest Santas, some rather alternative car-

Channel 5

Army. Mainwaring finds himself bidding against Pike for an

11.30 The Sarah Millican Television Programme Christmas

11.45 BBC News. (T) 11.55 Weather. (T)

Zane presents a countdown of 50 festive internet clips, featuring

6.00 New You’ve Been Framed! Christmas.

Comedian Harry Hill narrates a selection of festive camcorder calamities and viewers’ mobile phone footage, including a Rudolph that loses its head and unlucky snowmen. (T) 6.30 Emmerdale. Cameron wakes up stressed, real-

5.20 The Alternative Christmas Message. (T) 5.25 Deal or No Deal’s Big Christmas Dinner. (T) 6.30 Channel 4 News. (T) 6.35 4thought.tv. Members of the public reveal alternative approaches to buying gifts at Christmas, as spending over the festive period looks set to pass £16billion. (T) 6.40 FILM: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001). An unassuming hobbit must destroy a magical ring before it falls into evil hands. The first part of the fantasy trilogy, starring Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen and Ian McKellen. With an introduction by Peter Jackson. (T) 10.00 Alan Carr: Chatty Man Christmas Special. The host presents a festive edition, joined by McFly, his house band for the

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7.00 Breakfast. Headlines and business news. (T) 10.00 CBeebies Panto 2012: Jack and the Beanstalk. The stars of CBeebies perform Jack and the Beanstalk. (R) (T) 10.45 Room on the Broom. Animated adaptation of Julia Donaldson’s children’s book. (R) (T) 11.10 The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper. Animation following the adventures of four penguins. (T) 11.25 FILM: Cars (2006). Pixar animated adventure, with the voices of Owen Wilson and Paul Newman. (T) 1.15 BBC News. (T) 1.30 Regional News; Weather. (T) 1.40 Mr Stink.

Family comedy, starring Hugh Bonneville. (R) (T) 2.40 FILM: Happy Feet (2006). Animated adventure, with the voice of Elijah Wood. (T) 4.20 FILM: Enchanted (2007). Fantasy comedy, starring Amy Adams. (T)

6.00 FILM: How to Train Your Dragon (2010).

Premiere. A Viking boy longs to become a dragon slayer, but ends up befriending one of the giant flying lizards. Animated comedy, with the voices of Jay Baruchel and Gerard Butler. (T) 7.30 BBC News; Weather. (T) 7.40 Regional News Programmes; Weather. (T) 7.50 FILM: Alice in Wonderland (2010). Premiere. A 19-year-old Alice returns to the magical world she visited as a child to find a tyrannical queen has taken over. Fantasy adventure, with Mia Wasikowska and Johnny Depp. (T)

of the comedy, starring Brendan O’Carroll. (T) 11.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 11.20 The National Lottery Wednesday Night Draws. Jenni Falconer presents as the balls are set rolling to decide the all-important numbers.

Including the Lotto and Thunderball draws. (T) 11.25 Match of the Day. Gary Lineker presents action from today’s full schedule of Premier League fixtures, including Manchester United v Newcastle United and Sunderland v Manchester City. (T) 1.00 FILM: Blades of Glory (2007). Ice-skating comedy, starring Will Ferrell. (T) 2.25 Weatherview. (T) 2.30 BBC News. 2.30 ABC World News with Diane Sawyer. 3.00 BBC News. 3.30 Asia Business Report. 3.45 Sport Today. 4.00 BBC News. 4.30 Asia Business Report. 4.45 Sport Today. 5.00 BBC News. 5.30 HARDtalk. 6.00 BBC News. 6.30 World Business Report. 6.45 BBC News. (T) BBC2 7.00 CBeebies: Justin’s House Christmas Special. (R) (T) 7.30 Octonauts and the Great Christmas Rescue. (R) (T) 8.00 CBBC: Naomi’s Nightmares of Nature. (R) (T) 8.30 4 O’Clock Club. (R) (T) 9.00 MI High. (R) (T) 9.30 Hero Squad. (R) (T) 10.00 The Bear Family and Me. (R) (T) 11.00 Attenborough: 60 Years in the Wild. (R) (T) 12.00 BBC Proms 2012: John Wilson on Broadway Uncut. (T) 2.10 Darcey Bussell Dances Hollywood. (R) (T) 3.40 FILM: An American in Paris (1951). Romantic musical, starring Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron. (T) 5.30 Final Score. (T) 6.30 FILM: Miss Potter (2006). Victorian writer and illustrator Beatrix Potter falls in love while trying to find a publisher for her work.

Biographical period drama, starring Renee Zellweger and Ewan McGregor. (T) 8.00 Morecambe & Wise: Song and Dance.

Penelope Keith presents a look through the archives at the music routines from the comedy duo’s shows, showcasing the best ones and revealing the stories behind them. (R) (T) 9.00 Blackpool: Big Night Out. Documentary looking at the Lancashire seaside resort through the eyes of acts who have performed there, and recalling its heyday as a town at the heart of British entertainment. (T) 10.00 The Girl. Drama based on the story of Alfred Hitchcock’s obsession with Tippi Hedren, leading lady of his 1963 thriller The Birds. Toby Jones and Sienna Miller star as director and his muse. (T) 11.30 FILM: Rebecca (1940).

Romantic drama, with Laurence Olivier and Joan Fontaine. (T) (bw) 1.35 Paul Merton Looks at Alfred Hitchcock. (R) (T) 2.35 FILM: Mr and Mrs Smith (1941). Alfred Hitchcock’s romantic comedy, with Carole Lombard and Robert Montgomery. (T) (bw) 4.05 Close.

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9.30 EastEnders. Derek’s death has left a dark cloud over the Brannings, with Max insisting they check their stories before the police arrive. The atmosphere is strained between Alfie and Roxy.

(T) 10.00 Miranda. New series. The comedy series returns with a festive special that sees Penny threatening to cancel the shop owner’s Christmas if she fails to get her life in order. (T) 10.30 Mrs Brown’s Boys. Agnes vows to make her retelling of the Nativity at the community centre unforgettable. The second of two festive editions

7.00 CITV: Babar and the Adventures of Badou. Children’s entertainment. (R) (T) 7.10 Babar and the Adventures of Badou.

Children’s entertainment. (R) (T) 7.25 The Hive. Pre-school series. (R) (T) 7.35 The Hive. Pre-school series. (R) (T) 7.45 The Hive. Pre-school series. (R) (T) 7.50 Canimals. Fun for younger viewers. (R) 8.00 Fleabag Monkeyface. Children’s entertainment.

(T) 8.15 Fleabag Monkeyface. Children’s entertainment. (T) 8.30 Almost Naked Animals. Children’s entertainment. (T) 8.45 Almost Naked Animals. Children’s entertainment. (T) 9.00 Horrid Henry.

Cartoon about a mischievous youngster. (R) (T) 9.15 Horrid Henry. Cartoon about a mischievous youngster. (R) (T) 9.30 Fort Boyard. Adventure game show. (T) 10.25 FILM: The Railway Children (1970). Period family drama, starring Jenny Agutter and the late Dinah Sheridan. (T) 12.30 Dinner Date. Stephanie from Edinburgh picks three blind dates. (T) 1.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 1.45 FILM: Land of the Lost (2009). Comedy adven-

ture, starring Will Ferrell. (T) 3.25 The Spice Girls’ Story: Viva Forever! The pop group’s rise to fame and the making of the musical based on their songs. (R) (T) 4.55 This Is Lionel Richie.

The singer performs his biggest and best-loved hits. (R) (T)

6.00 ITV News and Weather. (T) 6.15 FILM: Toy Story 2 (1999). Buzz Lightyear races to rescue Woody when he is stolen by a toy collector planning to sell him to a museum.

Animated sequel, featuring the voices of Tom Hanks and Tim Allen. (T) 8.00 Emmerdale. Debbie loses it and tries to run Cameron over, Edna feels increasingly isolated following the burglary, and Alicia tells Jacob her relationship with David has ended. (T) 8.30 Coronation Street. Kylie wakes up with another man and begs him to pretend nothing happened, Jenna tells Sally and Sophie that Kevin made a pass at her, while Nick and Leanne face the future. (T) 9.00 That Dog Can Dance! Christine Bleakley hosts a one-off talent show in which contestants and their pets perform in front of Sharon Osbourne, Bill Bailey and Britain’s Got Talent winner Ashleigh Butler. (T) 10.00 Doors Open. A millionaire, a professor and a banker undertake an audacious art heist. Thriller based on the book by Ian Rankin, starring Douglas Henshall, Stephen Fry and Kenneth Collard. (T) 12.00 ITV News at Ten and Weather. (T) 12.15 FILM: Atonement (2007). Romantic period drama, starring Keira Knightley and James McAvoy. (T) 2.25 Celebrity Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Pantomime Special. With Denise Welch, David Hasselhoff, Cheryl Fergison, Tim Vine, John Partridge and Alison Hammond. (R) (T) 3.20 FILM: Every Which Way But Loose (1978). Action comedy, starring Clint Eastwood. (T) 5.15 ITV Nightscreen. Text-based information service.

CHANNEL 4 8.10 Wilde Stories. (R) (T) 8.35 The Art of The Snowman and the Snowdog. (R) (T) 8.40 According to Jim. (R) (T) 9.10 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.40 The Morning Line. (T) 10.40 FILM: Valiant (2005). Computer-animated adventure, with the voice of Ewan McGregor. (T) 12.10 The Simpsons. (R) (T) 12.45 The Simpsons. (R) (T) 1.15 Deal or No Deal’s Big Christmas Dinner.

(T) 2.15 Channel 4 Racing. Live coverage from Kempton Park and Wetherby. (T) 4.40 FILM: Turner & Hooch (1989). Family canine comedy, starring Tom Hanks. (T) 6.40 The Simpsons. Bart becomes Nelson’s best friend and revels in the protection his new status brings. However, he is forbidden to see Milhouse, meaning the pair are forced to meet in secret. (R) (T) 7.10 Hollyoaks. Christmas Day arrives, and the McQueens discover a baby has been abandoned in their garden. Jacqui makes a heart-breaking discovery, and Myra hears about Carmel’s disastrous date. (T) 7.40 Channel 4 News. (T) 7.50 4thought.tv.

Muslim Farooq Aftab talks about why he is holding a blood-donation drive in his local mosque as his contribution to the spirit of Christmas. (T) 7.55 FILM: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002). Frodo and Sam’s quest to destroy the ring brings more peril when they come face to face with its former owner.

Part two of the fantasy trilogy, starring Elijah Wood and Sean Astin. With an introduction by Peter Jackson. (T) 11.30 FILM: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2009). Premiere. Mystery thriller,

starring Michael Nyqvist and Noomi Rapace. 2.20 FILM: Airplane II: The Sequel (1982). Disaster movie spoof sequel, with Robert Hays. (T) 3.45 The Good Wife. (T) 4.25 St Elsewhere. (R) (T) 5.15 90210. (T) 5.55 90210. Adrianna takes Dixon to hospital after he collapses. (T) 6.35 Deal or No Deal. (R) (T) Channel 5 7.00 Milkshake!: Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 7.10 Igam Ogam. (R) (T) 7.20 Fireman Sam. (R) (T) 7.30 Jelly Jamm. (R) (T) 7.45 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 7.50 Olive the Ostrich. (T) 7.55 Little Princess.

(R) (T) 8.10 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) (T) 8.20 The Mr Men Show. (R) (T) 8.35 Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 8.45 Noddy in Toyland. (R) (T) 9.00 Fifi and the Flowertots. (R) (T) 9.10 Peppa Pig. (T) 9.15 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.25 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 9.40 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 10.00 Tickety Toc. (R) (T) 10.10 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures. (R) (T) 10.25 Mist: Sheepdog Tales. (R) (T) 10.40 The Family Recipe. (R) (T) 10.50 Dallas. (R) (T) 11.40 Cowboy Builders. (R) (T) 12.40 Once Upon a Time. (R) (T) 1.40 FILM: The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965).

Biblical drama, starring Max von Sydow. (T) 5.30 FILM: Will You Merry Me? (2008). Premiere. Comedy, starring Tommy Lioutas and Vikki Krinsky. (T) 7.15 Rolf’s Animal Christmas. Rolf Harris revisits some of the most memorable stories of the year from Rolf’s Animal Clinic, revealing how some of the patients fared after they returned home following treatment. (R) (T) 8.10 TV’s 50 Greatest Magic Tricks. A countdown of illusions that have stood the test of time on the small screen, featuring Penn and Teller, Derren Brown, David Blaine, Paul Daniels and new kid on the block Dynamo. (R) (T) 11.00 Most Shocking Celebrity Moments 2012. Countdown of the year’s biggest showbiz stories, including Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes’s divorce and Kristen Stewart’s affair with director Rupert Sanders. (T) 1.55 SuperCasino. 4.55 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.20 HouseBusters. (R) (T) 5.45 Great Artists. (R) (T) 6.10 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. (R) (T) 6.35 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. (R) (T)

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27th December HARDtalk. 6.00 BBC News. 6.30 World Business Report. 6.45 BBC News. (T) 7.00 Breakfast. Headlines and business news. (T) 9.00 Match of the Day. Including highlights of Manchester United v Newcastle United. (R) (T) 10.30 FILM: The Thief Lord (2005). Fantasy adventure, starring Aaron Johnson. (T) 12.00 FILM: 101 Dalmatians (1996). Disney comedy adventure remake, starring Glenn Close. (T) 1.40 BBC News. (T) 1.55 Regional News; Weather. (T) 2.00 My Family. Festive edition of the comedy from 2004. (R) (T) 2.50 Donkey’s Carolling Christmas-tacular.

Animated short with Shrek character Donkey. (T) 3.00 FILM: Bolt (2008). Animated adventure, with the voice of John Travolta. (T) 4.25 FILM: Monsters vs Aliens (2009). Animated sci-fi comedy, with the voice of Reese Witherspoon. (T)

5.50 Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury. Animated short film based on How to Train Your Dragon.

6.15 Wallace & Gromit: A Grand Day Out. The duo embark on their first adventure, taking a trip to the moon when their cheese supplies run out.

Bafta-winning animation. (R) (T) 6.40 Pointless Celebrities. Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman are joined by Laila Morse, Anna Karen, Verity Rushworth, Adele Silva, Sue Jenkins, Alex Fletcher and Wendi Peters. (T) 7.30 BBC News; Weather. (T) 7.45 Regional News Programmes; Weather. (T) 8.00 Celebrity Mastermind. New series. Val McDermid, Hannah Cockroft, Lizo Mzimba and Crissy Rock. (T) 8.30 Have I Got News for You 2012. A compilation of highlights from the past series, looking back on the big news stories of 2012 with Ian Hislop, Paul Merton and their guests. Last in the series.

9.00 EastEnders. Tensions are high between Max and Tanya as she demands to know everything about his secret. Bianca is horrified to discover the source of some of Liam’s Christmas gifts.

10.00 Restless. A woman reveals her secret past as a British spy to her daughter, and why she believes her life is now in danger. First of a twopart espionage thriller, starring Hayley Atwell.

(T) 11.30 BBC News. (T) 11.45 Regional News; Weather. (T) 11.55 Coldplay: MX World Tour 2012. Documentary following the band’s Mylo Xyloto world tour, including footage from their shows at Paris’s Stade de France, Montreal’s Bell Centre and Glastonbury 2011. (T) 12.55 FILM: Point Break (1991). Thriller, with Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze. (T) 2.55 Skiing Weatherview. (T) 3.00 Sign Zone: Snow Babies. Young animals surviving in some of the coldest places on Earth. (R) (T) 4.00 Sign Zone: Wartime Farm Christmas. Rural life during the Christmas of 1944. (R) (T) 5.00 Sign Zone: See Hear. A festive trip round Tyntesfield in north Somerset. With voiceover. (R) (T) 5.30 BBC News. 5.30

BBC2 7.00 CBeebies: Pingu. (R) 7.05 Timmy Time. (R) (T) 7.20 Rastamouse. (R) (T) 7.30 The Large Family. (R) (T) 7.40 Andy’s Wild Adventures. (R) (T) 8.00 CBBC: Naomi’s Nightmares of Nature. (R) (T) 8.30 4 O’Clock Club. (R) (T) 9.00 MI High. (R) (T) 9.30 Hero Squad. (R) (T) 10.00 The Bear Family and Me. (R) (T) 11.00 Attenborough: 60 Years in the Wild. (R) (T) 12.00 FILM: Viva Knievel! (1977). Motorcycling adventure, starring Evel Knievel. (T) 1.45 Racing from Chepstow. Including the 2.10 Welsh National. (T) 4.05 FILM: Secretariat (2010). Premiere.

Fact-based drama, starring Diane Lane. (T) 5.55 Nature’s Weirdest Events. (R) (T) 6.55 FILM: The Cockleshell Heroes (1955). British Marines canoe into Bordeaux on a mission to sabotage the German fleet. Fact-based Second World War drama, starring Jose Ferrer, Trevor Howard, Dora Bryan and Anthony Newley. (T) 8.30 Dad’s Army. Pompous Captain Mainwaring proves he is a softie at heart by organising a Christmas treat for the struggling senior citizens of Walmington-on-Sea. (R) (T) 9.00 Racing Legends: Stirling Moss. New series. Celebrity car enthusiasts pay tribute to British driving greats and re-enact one of their most famous races, beginning with Patrick Stewart’s profile of Stirling Moss. (T) 10.00 World’s Most Dangerous Roads.

New series. Comedy actor Angus Deayton and broadcaster Mariella Frostrup brave broken bridges and flimsy ferries as they drive up Madagascar’s eastern coast. (T) 11.00 Mock the Week.

Dara O Briain presents out-takes and highlights from the comedy show in which panellists take a romp through world events through stand-up spots and improvised games. (T) 12.00 Dragons’ Den Christmas Special. (R) (T) 1.00 QI. An edition of the show celebrating the Cultural Olympiad. (R) (T) 1.30 Hebburn. (R) (T) 2.00 Twenty Twelve. (R) (T) 2.30 FILM: This Land is Mine (1943). Second World War drama, starring Charles Laughton. (T) (bw) 4.10 BBC News. (T) 5.30 Close.

London 7.00 CITV: Babar and the Adventures of Badou. Children’s entertainment. (R) (T) 7.10 Babar and the Adventures of Badou.

Children’s entertainment. (R) 7.25 The Hive. Pre-school series.

(R) (T) 7.35 The Hive. Pre-school series. (R) (T) 7.45 The Hive.

Pre-school series. (R) (T) 7.50 Canimals. Fun for younger viewers. (R) 8.00 Fleabag Monkeyface. Children’s entertainment. (T) 8.15 Fleabag Monkeyface. Children’s entertainment. (T) 8.30 Almost Naked Animals. Children’s entertainment. 8.45 Almost Naked Animals. Children’s entertainment. 9.00 Horrid Henry.

Cartoon about a mischievous youngster. (R) (T) 9.15 Horrid Henry. Cartoon about a mischievous youngster. (R) (T) 9.30 Fort Boyard. Adventure game show. (T) 10.25 Dickinson’s Real Deal.

From Salisbury, Wiltshire. (R) (T) 11.25 FILM: Columbo: Requiem for a Falling Star (1973). Crime drama, starring Peter Falk. (T) 12.55 Dinner Date. A man from London chooses three blind dates. (T) 1.50 ITV News and Weather. (T) 2.05 London News and Weather. (T) 2.10 FILM: Free Willy 3: The Rescue (1997). Family adventure, starring Jason James Richter. (T) 3.50 FILM: Babe (1995). Family comedy, starring James Cromwell.

5.30 Downton Abbey. Robert and his family visit his Scottish cousins at Duneagle Castle. (R) (T) 7.30 London Tonight; Weather. (T) 7.45 ITV News and Weather. (T)

8.00 Emmerdale. Cameron destroys the evidence of his crime by setting fire to his van, Katie doubles over in pain and ends up in hospital, while Bernice considers her future in the village. (T) 8.30 All Star Family Fortunes. Teams from soap Emmerdale and breakfast programme Daybreak take part in the game show, hoping to land a £30,000 prize for charity. Vernon Kay hosts. (T) 9.30 Emmerdale. Katie undergoes surgery on her ovary, but a complication leaves Declan devastated. Moira starts flirting with the new mechanic, while Bernice looks forward to taking over the pub. (T) 10.00 Panto! Festive comedy drama about a pantomime troupe preparing to perform Dick Whittington. (T) 11.30 ITV News and Weather; Weather. (T) 11.45 FILM: The Holiday (2006). Two single women.

Romantic comedy, starring Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jack Black and Jude Law. (T) 2.20 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 4.00 ITV Nightscreen. Textbased information service. 6.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences. (R) (T) CHANNEL 4 7.25 Close. 7.30 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 7.55 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 8.20 Wilde Stories. (R) (T) 8.45 According to Jim. (R) (T) 9.15 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.45 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.15 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.50 The Big Bang Theory. (T) 11.20 The Big Bang Theory. (T) 11.50 The Simpsons. (R) (T) 12.20 The Simpsons. (R) (T) 12.50 FILM: Astro Boy (2009). Premiere.

Animated sci-fi adventure, with the voice of Freddie Highmore.

(T) 2.35 FILM: City of Ember (2008). Premiere. Fantasy adventure, starring Saoirse Ronan. (T) 4.25 Deal or No Deal’s Big Christmas Dinner. (T) 5.25 Celebrity Come Dine with Me Christmas Special. (R) (T) 6.30 The Simpsons. Bart forms a relationship with a teenage girl in a nearby town, while Lisa lands herself in trouble by falsely claiming Native American heritage.

With the voice of Natalie Portman. (R) (T) 7.00 Hollyoaks.

Jacqui learns the full extent of Rhys’s infidelity, Darren and Nancy struggle with their parenting woes, and Paul Browning plots to get Mercedes back in favour with the McQueens. (T) 7.30 Channel 4 News. (T) 7.55 4thought.tv. Ex-offender Caspar Walsh talks about why he is spending this Christmas working with young prisoners, offering advice on how to cope with being apart from families and friends. (T) 8.00 Mary’s Bottom Line. An update on retail expert Mary Portas’s business producing Britishmade knickers as the factory tries to meet demand in the run-up to Christmas. (T) 9.00 The Hoarder Next Door Christmas Special. Psychotherapist Stelios Kiosses and his de-clutterers help clear the home of a woman whose vast collection of Christmas decorations is bringing down a bedroom ceiling. (R) (T) 10.00 The Restoration Man. New series. Architect George Clarke is on hand to advise James and Lois Denning with the conversion of an oast house into a grand nine-bedroom dream home. (T) 11.00 FILM: Dorian Gray (2009). Period horror, starring Ben Barnes. (T) 1.10 FILM: The Girl Who Played with Fire (2009). Premiere. Thriller sequel, starring Noomi Rapace. 3.25 The Good Wife. (T) 4.10 The Good Wife. (T) 4.50 FILM: Sunset Boulevard (1950). Drama, starring Gloria Swanson. (T) (bw) 6.45

90210. (T) Channel 5 7.00 Milkshake!: Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 7.10 Igam Ogam. (R) (T) 7.20 Fireman Sam. (R) (T) 7.30 Jelly Jamm. (R) (T) 7.45 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 7.50 Olive the Ostrich. (T) 7.55 Little Princess.

(R) (T) 8.10 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) (T) 8.20 The Mr Men Show. (R) (T) 8.35 Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 8.45 Noddy in Toyland. (R) (T) 9.00 Fifi and the Flowertots. (R) (T) 9.15 Peppa Pig. (T) 9.25 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.30 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 9.40 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 10.00 Tickety Toc. (R) (T) 10.10 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures. (R) (T) 10.25 Mist: Sheepdog Tales. (R) (T) 10.45 The Family Recipe. (R) (T) 10.55 Dallas. (R) (T) 11.50 Eddie Stobart: Trucks, Trailers and Tinsel.

(R) (T) 12.50 Once Upon a Time. (R) (T) 1.50 FILM: Fiddler on the Roof (1971). Musical, starring Topol. (T) 5.25 FILM: It’s Christmas, Carol! (2012). Premiere. Fantasy, starring Emmanuelle Vaugier. (T) 7.10 World’s Biggest Pets. (R) (T) 8.05 Eddie Stobart’s Christmas Delivery. Festive edition of the documentary; (R) (T) 8.05 5 News Update. (T) 9.00 World’s Strongest Man 2012. Action from the first of five qualifying heats in Los Angeles, California, where the top two competitors from this group will progress to the final; (T) 9.00 5 News at 9. (T) 10.00 FILM: Dirty Dancing (1987). A dance instructor at a 1960s resort teaches a naive teenager about self-expression as they perform in an important show. Romantic drama, with Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey. (T) 12.05 FILM: You Don’t Mess with the Zohan (2008). Comedy, starring Adam Sandler. (T) 2.15 SuperCasino. 4.55 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.20 HouseBusters. (R) (T) 5.45 Great Artists. (R) (T) 6.10 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. (R) (T) 6.35 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. (R) (T)

Thursday 27th December Viva Party Non Stop Music 24 Hours a day of local music and entertainment.

28th december 7.00 Breakfast. Headlines and business news. (T) 10.00 FILM: The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004). Family comedy sequel, starring Anne Hathaway. (T) 11.45 FILM: 102 Dalmatians (2000). Disney family adventure sequel, starring Glenn Close. (T) 1.20 BBC News; Weather. (T) 1.35 Regional News; Weather. (T) 1.45 My Family. Christmas special from 2005. Susan’s mother gets herself a toyboy. (R) (T) 2.35 FILM: Race to Witch Mountain (2009). Sci-fi adventure, starring Dwayne Johnson. (T) 4.10 Legend of the Boneknapper Dragon.

Animated short film based on How to Train Your Dragon. (T) 4.30 FILM: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (2010). Premiere. Fantasy adventure, starring Nicolas Cage. (T)

6.10 Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers. Nick Park’s Oscar-winning animation about humble inventor Wallace. (R) (T) 6.40 Pointless Celebrities. Retired Formula 1 racing driver David Coulthard, Italian TV chef Aldo Zilli and ex-EastEnders actor Shaun Williamson take part in the unorthodox general knowledge quiz.

7.30 BBC News. (T) 7.45 Regional News Programmes; Weather. (T) 8.00 Celebrity Mastermind. DJ Bobby Friction, broadcaster Alice Roberts, actor Ewen Macintosh and comedian Simon Evans answer questions on Prince, the Moomin novels, Twin Peaks and the Endurance expedition. (T) 8.30 The One Show on Ice — Best of 2012. Matt Baker, Alex Jones and Chris Evans share their memories of the past year. (T) 9.00 Holby City. Ric tells his colleagues he is starting a new job, only to be drawn back in when his expertise is required on an emergency. (T) 10.00 Restless. Part two of two. Eva’s 1941 US mission and the subsequent attempt on her life could hold the key to her present difficulties, and Ruth poses as a journalist to meet Lord Romer.

11.30 BBC News. (T) 11.45 Regional News; Weather. (T) 11.55 The National Lottery Friday Night Draws.

Matt Johnson presents the Thunderball, EuroMillions and Millionaire Raffle draws. (T) 12.00 Take That: Progress Live. Highlights from the group’s concerts at the City of Manchester Stadium. (R) (T) 1.20 Weatherview. (T) 1.25 FILM: Sign Zone: Tamara Drewe (2010).

Comedy, starring Gemma Arterton. (T) 3.05 Sign Zone: James May’s Toy Stories: Flight Club. James sets out to break the British record for the longest flight by a toy glider. (R) (T) 4.05 Sign Zone: Countryfile. Christmas at Ragley Hall in Warwickshire. (R) (T) 5.05 BBC News. 5.05 BBC News. 5.30 On the Road With. 6.00 BBC News. 6.30 Our World.

BBC2 7.00 CBeebies: Pingu. (R) 7.05 Timmy Time. (R) (T) 7.15 Rastamouse. (R) (T) 7.30 The Large Family. (R) (T) 7.40 Andy’s Wild Adventures. (R) (T) 8.00 CBBC: Naomi’s Nightmares of Nature. (R) (T) 8.30 4 O’Clock Club. (R) (T) 9.00 MI High. (R) (T)

9.30 Hero Squad. (R) (T) 9.55 Deadly 60 Bites. (R) (T) 10.05 The Bear Family and Me. (R) (T) 11.05 Attenborough: 60 Years in the Wild. (R) (T) 12.05 FILM: The Lady Vanishes (1938). Alfred Hitchcock’s mystery, with Michael Redgrave. (T) (bw) 1.40 FILM: The 39 Steps (1935). Alfred Hitchcock’s spy thriller, starring Robert Donat. (T) (bw) 3.05 FILM: Notorious (1946). Alfred Hitchcock’s thriller, starring Cary Grant. (T) (bw) 4.45 Flog It! (R) (T) 5.30 FILM: The Four Feathers (2002). Historical adventure, starring Heath Ledger. (T) 7.30 Nature’s Weirdest Events. Part two of two. Chris Packham investigates the disappearance of a lake down a hole in Florida and the cause behind thousands of birds falling from the sky in America’s south. (R) (T) 8.30 Blackadder the Third. The Duke of Wellington challenges Prince George to a duel, so Edmund plots to have his insane Scottish cousin take up the challenge for him. Guest starring Stephen Fry. (R) (T) 9.00 Racing Legends: Jackie Stewart.

Chef James Martin joins Jackie Stewart on a road trip through the Alps in a classic supercar to retrace the life and career of the three-time Formula One world champion. (T) 10.00 World’s Most Dangerous Roads. Twenty Twelve co-stars Hugh Bonneville and Jessica Hynes go on a road trip through the former Soviet republic of Georgia, driving from the border with Azerbaijan to the Black Sea. (T) 11.00 QI. First of two compilations of highlights from the J series of the quiz, which featured guests including Susan Calman, Victoria Coren, Rhys Darby, Tim Vine and Jack Whitehall. (T) 11.30 Andy Parsons — Gruntled Live. (T) 12.30 Never Mind the Buzzcocks. (R) (T) 1.00 Hebburn. (R) (T) 1.30 Twenty Twelve. (R) (T) 2.00 Twenty Twelve. (R) (T) 2.30 FILM: Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd (1952). Comedy, starring the double act and Charles Laughton. (T) 3.40 BBC News. (T) 5.35 Close.

London 7.00 CITV: Babar and the Adventures of Badou. Children’s entertainment. (R) (T) 7.10 Babar and the Adventures of Badou.

Children’s entertainment. (R) (T) 7.25 The Hive. Pre-school series. (R) (T) 7.35 The Hive. Pre-school series. (R) (T) 7.45 The Hive. Pre-school series. (R) (T) 7.50 Canimals. Fun for younger viewers. (R) (T) 8.00 Fleabag Monkeyface. Children’s entertainment. (T) 8.15 Fleabag Monkeyface. Children’s entertainment.

(T) 8.35 FILM: The Perfect Man (2005). Romantic comedy, with Hilary Duff and Heather Locklear. (T) 10.25 Tipping Point. Quiz show, hosted by Ben Shephard. Last in the series. (R) (T) 11.25 May the Best House Win — Viva Espana. Four expat homeowners on Spain’s Costa Blanca compete. (R) (T) 12.20 Dinner Date.

Anwen from Manchester chooses three blind dates. Last in the series. (T) 1.25 ITV News and Weather. (T) 1.40 London News and Weather. (T) 1.45 FILM: Doc Hollywood (1991). Comedy, starring Michael J Fox. (T) 3.45 FILM: Babe: Pig in the City (1998). Family comedy sequel, with Magda Szubanski. (T)

5.30 FILM: Peter Pan (2003). Fantasy adventure, with Jeremy Sumpter and Rachel Hurd-Wood.

(T) 7.35 London News and Weather. (T) 7.45 ITV News and Weather. (T) 8.00 Emmerdale. Declan steels himself to tell Katie she is infertile, Cain is annoyed when Moira and Dom arrange a date for New Year’s Eve, and Bernice puts her plan for the pub into action. (T) 8.30 Coronation Street. Kylie plans a new life for herself and Max, Jenna insists on a few ground rules as she agrees to continue treating Sophie,

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and Tyrone takes a risk by arranging a date with Fiz. (T) You’ve Been Framed! Harry Hill narrates another selection of camcorder calamities, featuring a baby who laughs at the smallest things and a pair of horses with synchronized moves.

(R) (T) The Corrie Years. A look back at some of the most memorable Christmas storylines. (T) All New It’ll Be Alright on the Night. Griff Rhys Jones presents a collection of celebrity bloopers. (T) ITV News at Ten and Weather; Weather. (T) FILM: Gremlins (1984). Comedy horror, starring Zach Galligan and Phoebe Cates. (T)

1.15 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 4.00 FILM: Dave (1993).

Political comedy, starring Kevin Kline. (T) 5.50 ITV Nightscreen.

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CHANNEL 4 7.25 Sali Mali. (R) (T) 7.30 The Treacle People. (R) (T) 7.40 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 8.05 Wilde Stories. (R) (T) 8.35 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.00 Frasier. (R) (T) 9.35 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.05 The Big Bang Theory. (T) 10.35 The Big Bang Theory. (T) 11.05 The Simpsons. (R) (T) 11.35 The Simpsons. (R) (T) 12.05 FILM: Planet 51 (2009). Premiere. Animated sci-fi comedy, with the voice of Dwayne Johnson. (T) 1.45 FILM: Zulu (1964). Factbased historical drama, starring Michael Caine. (T) 4.30 Deal or No Deal’s Big Christmas Dinner. (T) 5.30 The Simpsons. (R) (T) 6.00 The Simpsons. Homer becomes a member of the paparazzi, and proves so successful at snapping embarrassing photographs that his celebrity victims seek revenge on him. (R) (T) 6.25 Hollyoaks. Darren and Nancy worry that Oscar might be deaf, and Myra’s troubles escalate when she begins to fear what she originally assumed was a hangover is actually something much worse. (T) 7.00 Hollyoaks. The mystery of the baby left with the McQueens comes one step closer to being solved, and Myra is dealt some shattering news. (T) 7.30 Channel 4 News. (T) 7.55 4thought.tv. Christian Julie Gurnett explains why she has always opened her home to the homeless and other vulnerable people from her community at Christmas. (T) 8.00 My Big Fat Gypsy Christmas. The festive season traveller-style, featuring a couple of typically extravagant weddings and Christmas Day with Celebrity Big Brother winner Paddy Doherty and his family. (R) (T) 9.00 Jamie & Jimmy’s Food Fight Club. Jamie Oliver and Jimmy Doherty try to beat the Belgians at their own game by making a better beer, and Gary Barlow visits the duo’s seaside cafe. Last in the series. (T) 10.00 The 50 Funniest Moments of 2012. A countdown of the daftest, most outrageous and quite simply odd events from the past 12 months, from Boris Johnson dangling from a zip wire to the phenomenon of Gangnam Style.

(T) 12.05 Friday Night Dinner. (R) (T) 12.40 2012: Mashed. (T) 1.45 FILM: The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets’ Nest (2010).

Premiere. Thriller sequel, starring Noomi Rapace. 4.10 FILM: Niagara (1953). Thriller, starring Marilyn Monroe. (T) 5.35 90210.

Naomi tries to ease her friends’ fears about PJ. (T) 6.15 90210.

Navid confronts Liam at a film premiere. (T) Channel 5 7.00 Milkshake!: Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 7.10 Igam Ogam. (R) (T) 7.20 Fireman Sam. (R) (T) 7.30 Jelly Jamm. (R) (T) 7.45

Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 7.50 Olive the Ostrich. (T) 7.55 Little Princess.

(R) (T) 8.10 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) (T) 8.20 The Mr Men Show. (R) (T) 8.35 Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 8.45 Noddy in Toyland. (R) (T) 9.00 Fifi and the Flowertots. (R) (T) 9.15 Peppa Pig. (T) 9.20 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.25 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 9.40 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 10.00 Tickety Toc. (R) (T) 10.10 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures. (R) (T) 10.25 Mist: Sheepdog Tales. (R) (T) 10.40 Chinese Food in Minutes. (R) (T) 10.55 Dallas. (R) (T) 11.55 Rolf’s Animal Christmas. (R) (T) 12.55 World’s Biggest Pets. (R) (T) 1.55 Once Upon a Time. (R) (T) 2.50 FILM: Mrs Miracle 2: Miracle in Manhattan (2010). Family drama sequel, starring Doris Roberts. (T) 4.40 FILM: A Carol Christmas (2003). Festive comedy drama, starring Tori Spelling.

(T) 6.20 FILM: Santa Jr (2002). Premiere. Father Christmas’s son tries to follow in his father’s footsteps, but gets mistaken for a thief while delivering presents. Comedy, starring Nick Stabile and Judd Nelson. (T) 8.05 Eddie Stobart: Trucks and Trailers.

A driver runs into problems when he tries to move a section of the Piccadilly Lights in London, while a red alert is issued when a new biomass trailer goes missing; (R) (T) 8.05 5 News Update.

(T) 9.00 World’s Strongest Man 2012. Action from the second of five qualifying heats in Los Angeles, California, where the top two competitors from this group will progress to the final; (T) 9.00 5 News at 9. (T) 10.00 The Mentalist. The CBI investigates the murder of an estate agent who used to be in a gang, while Jane searches for leads on his new connection to serial killer Red John. (T) 11.00 Castle. The wealthy founder of a company selling men’s grooming products is found dead in his apartment . (T) 12.00 Castle. (T) 12.55 Inside Hollywood. (R) 1.00 SuperCasino.

4.50 Motorsport Mundial. 5.20 Divine Designs. (R) (T) 5.45 Great Artists. (R) (T) 6.10 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. (R) (T) 6.35 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. (R) (T)

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29th December 7.00 Breakfast. News, sport and entertainment reports. (T) 11.00 Saturday Kitchen. With chefs Daniel Galmiche and Ben Tish. (T) 12.30 Nigel Slater’s New Year Suppers. The cook prepares sumptuous dishes from seasonal produce. (R) (T) 1.00 BBC News; Regional News; Weather. (T) 1.15 Football Focus. Dan Walker presents from Reading’s Madejski Stadium. (T) 2.00 Formula 1: 2012 — What a Year. A look back at a thrilling campaign. (T) 3.00 Olympics 2012: A Golden Games. The best moments from the London Games. (R) (T) 4.00 Olympics 2012: Through the Lens. An alternative look at the London Games. (T) 4.30 Sport Relief 2012 — The Final Score. Highlights of the fundraising event. (T)

5.30 Final Score. Round-up of football results. (T) 6.25 BBC News; Regional News; Weather. (T) 6.45 Celebrity Mastermind. Neil Pearson, Adam Buxton, Nelufar Hedayat and Chris Johnson answer questions on subjects including David Bowie and the Monty Python films. (T) 7.15 A Question of Sport: Christmas Holiday Special. Impressionist Alistair McGowan, dancer Anton Du Beke, double Olympic gold medallist James Cracknell and ex-footballer Robbie Savage guest on a festive edition. (T) 7.45 Superstars 2012. Gabby Logan hosts a revival of the sporting challenge in which 16 athletes from Team GB, including Mo Farah, Nicola Adams and Jade Jones, compete over several different disciplines. (T) 9.15 The National Lottery: Secret Fortune. Hightension quiz show, presented by Nick Knowles.

Pub quizzers Jim and Keith attempt to win the top prize of £100,000. Last in the series. (T) 10.10 BBC News; Weather. (T) 10.30 Mrs Brown’s Boys. In the first of two festive editions, Agnes faces her busiest Christmas ever, taking on the task of staging a nativity play at the community centre. (R) (T) 11.00 Mrs Brown’s Boys. Agnes vows to make her retelling of the Nativity at the community centre unforgettable. The second of two festive editions of the comedy, starring Brendan O’Carroll. (R) 11.30 Match of the Day. Gary Lineker presents highlights of today’s Premier League clashes. (T) 1.00 The Football League Show. Including Hull City v Leeds United. (T) 2.15 Weatherview. (T) 2.20 BBC News. 2.20 BBC News. 2.30 Brazil: Welcoming the World. 3.00 BBC News. 3.30 Dateline London. 4.00 BBC News. 4.30 Best Ever Five Minutes With. 5.00 BBC News. 5.30 Click. 6.00 BBC News. 6.30 Brazil: Welcoming the World. (T) BBC2 7.00 CBeebies: Pingu. (R) 7.05 Timmy Time. (R) (T) 7.15

Rastamouse. (R) (T) 7.30 The Large Family. (R) (T) 7.40 Andy’s Wild Adventures. (R) (T) 8.00 CBBC: Naomi’s Nightmares of Nature. (R) (T) 8.30 4 O’Clock Club. (R) (T) 9.00 MI High. (R) (T) 9.30 Hero Squad. (R) (T) 10.00 Deadly Art. (R) (T) 10.15 Copycats. (R) (T) 10.40 12 Again. (R) (T) 11.10 The Ministry of Curious Stuff. (R) (T) 11.40 Sorry, I’ve Got No Head. (R) (T) 12.10 Diddy Movies. (R) (T) 12.35 Horrible Histories. (R) (T) 1.05 Shaun the Sheep. (R) (T) 1.15 FILM: Flight of the Navigator (1986). Sci-fi adventure, starring Joey Cramer. (T) 2.40 FILM: Flubber (1997). Children’s comedy remake, starring Robin Williams. (T) 4.05 Escape to the Country. (R) (T) 5.05 Flog It! (R) (T) 6.05 John Le Mesurier: It’s All Been Rather Lovely. A portrait of the prolific actor’s life and career. (R) (T) 7.05 Clive Dunn: A Tribute. Family, colleagues and friends pay tribute to much-loved actor Clive Dunn, who died in November and was best known for his role as Lance-Corporal Jones in classic sitcom Dad’s Army.

(R) (T) 7.45 FILM: Dad’s Army (1971). British comedy based on the TV series, starring Arthur Lowe and John Le Mesurier. (T) 9.15 Climbed Every Mountain — The Story Behind The Sound of Music. Sue Perkins examines the story of the von Trapps, portrayed in 1965 film The Sound Of Music, and meets 98-year-old Maria — the only one of the seven children still alive. (T) 10.15 FILM: The Duchess (2008). An 18th-century duchess enduring a troubled marriage is driven into the arms of a prominent politician. Fact-based drama, starring Keira Knightley, Ralph Fiennes and Dominic Cooper. (T) 12.00 QI XL. (R) (T) 12.45 God Bless Ozzy Osbourne. (R) (T) 2.20 FILM: Carry On England (1976).

Military comedy, starring Kenneth Connor. (T) 3.45 Close.

London 7.00 CITV: Babar and the Adventures of Badou. Children’s entertainment. (R) (T) 7.10 Babar and the Adventures of Badou.

Children’s entertainment. (R) (T) 7.25 The Hive. Pre-school series. (R) (T) 7.35 The Hive. Pre-school series. (R) (T) 7.45 The Hive. Pre-school series. (R) (T) 7.50 Canimals. Fun for younger viewers. (R) 8.00 Canimals. Fun for younger viewers. (R) 8.05 Fleabag Monkeyface. Children’s entertainment. (R) (T) 8.15 Fleabag Monkeyface. Children’s entertainment. (R) (T) 8.25 Almost Naked Animals. Children’s entertainment. (R) 8.40 Almost Naked Animals. Children’s entertainment. (R) 8.50 Horrid Henry.

Cartoon about a mischievous youngster. (R) (T) 9.05 Horrid Henry. Cartoon about a mischievous youngster. (R) (T) 9.15 Horrid Henry. Cartoon about a mischievous youngster. (R) (T) 9.30 Fort Boyard Ultimate Challenge. Adventure game show. (T) 10.25 ITV News. (T) 10.30 Dinner Date. Matchmaking show. (R) (T) 11.30 Dickinson’s Real Deal. From Bolton, Greater Manchester. (R) (T) 12.30 The Unforgettable Leonard Rossiter.

Profile of the Rising Damp star. (R) (T) 1.00 ITV News and Weather; Weather. (T) 1.10 Holiday Home Sweet Home. Lisa Faulkner visits Stratford-upon-Avon. (T) 2.10 Holiday Home Sweet Home. Lisa Faulkner attends the Royal Welsh Show in Builth Wells, Powys. (T) 3.10 FILM: Carry On Screaming (1966).

Comedy horror, starring Kenneth Williams. (T)

5.00 Midsomer Murders. Barnaby investigates a fatal explosion at a haulage yard. (R) (T) 7.00 London Tonight; Weather. (T) 7.15 ITV News and Weather. (T) 7.30 30 Years of CITV. Vernon Kay narrates the story of the children’s strand to celebrate its

30th anniversary. (T) 8.30 I Love You’ve Been Framed! Children from across the UK reveal their favourite You’ve Been Framed moments, with comedian Harry Hill. (T) 9.30 Dale’s Great Getaway. Three families take part in challenges inspired by traditions, pastimes and customs from around the world. (T) 10.30 FILM: Love Actually (2003). Interlinked tales of several people in search of love. Richard Curtis’s romantic comedy, with Hugh Grant. (T) 11.30 ITV News and Weather; Weather. (T) 11.45 FILM: Love Actually (2003). Concluded. (T) 1.20 FILM: Parenthood (1989). Comedy drama, starring Steve Martin. (T) 3.25 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 4.00 In Plain Sight. A teenager witnesses the shooting of her boyfriend. (R) (T) 4.40 ITV Nightscreen. Text-based information service.

CHANNEL 4 7.00 Sali Mali. (R) (T) 7.05 The Treacle People. (R) (T) 7.15 FILM: The Three Worlds of Gulliver (1960). Fantasy adventure, starring Kerwin Mathews. (T) 8.55 The Morning Line. (T) 9.45 FILM: T4: Space Chimps (2008). Premiere. Animated sci-fi comedy, with the voice of Andy Samberg. (T) 11.35 FILM: T4: Garfield: A Tale of Two Kitties (2006). Family comedy, with the voice of Bill Murray. (T) 1.20 T4: The Simpsons. (R) (T) 1.55 T4: The Simpsons. (R) (T) 2.30 Channel 4 Racing. Live coverage from Newbury, Doncaster and Leopardstown. (T) 4.30 Deal or No Deal’s Big Christmas Dinner. (T) 5.25 Celebrity Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 6.00 Celebrity Come Dine with Me. Blue singer Lee Ryan puts his self-proclaimed cooking talents to the test by preparing an indulgent menu for his fellow diners Linda Barker, Peter Stringfellow and Michelle Heaton. (R) (T) 6.30 Celebrity Come Dine with Me. Pop singer and novice cook Michelle Heaton hosts the next dinner party, but the day starts off badly with an upset stomach and a bout of nerves unsettling her. (R) (T) 7.05 Celebrity Come Dine with Me. Nightclub owner Peter Stringfellow hosts the final dinner party. He hopes to impress his guests with an unusual combination of dishes, but is thwarted by a series of mishaps. (R) (T) 7.35 Channel 4 News. (T) 7.45 4thought.tv. Members of the public reflect on the celebration of Christmas, looking at alternative approaches to seasonal generosity. (T) 7.50 Stephen Fry: Gadget Man Christmas Special.

The actor and broadcaster explores links between the festive season and technology, testing must-have products from past Christmases and reviewing the latest gadgets. (R) (T) 8.20 FILM: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003). As Frodo and Sam near the end of their quest, their friends face a final battle with the forces of darkness. Climax of the fantasy trilogy, starring Elijah Wood and Viggo Mortensen. With an introduction by Peter Jackson. (T) 12.10 FILM: Wuthering Heights (2011). Premiere. Period drama, starring James Howson. (T) 2.35 FILM: Chocolat (2000). Romantic drama, with Juliette Binoche and Johnny Depp. (T) 4.40 90210. (T) 5.20 90210.

Naomi announces she is moving to New York. Last in the series.

(T) 6.00 Deal or No Deal. (R) (T)

(R) (T) 7.15 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures. (R) (T) 7.20 The Mr Men Show. (R) (T) 7.35 Olive the Ostrich. (R) (T) 7.40 Abby’s Flying Fairy School. (R) (T) 7.50 Roobarb and Custard Too. (R) (T) 7.55 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 8.10 Animal Antics. (R) (T) 8.15 Make Way for Noddy. (R) (T) 8.30 City of Friends. (R) (T) 8.45 Little Princess. (R) (T) 8.55 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky. (R) (T) 9.10 Angelina Ballerina. (T) 9.30 Rupert Bear. (R) (T) 9.45 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) (T) 10.00 Toby’s Travelling Circus. (R) (T) 10.10 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 10.25 Jelly Jamm. (R) (T) 10.40 Chinese Food in Minutes. (R) (T) 11.00 Meerkat Manor. (R) (T) 11.30 Dallas. (R) (T) 12.25 Eddie Stobart: Trucks and Trailers. (R) (T) 1.25 Once Upon a Time. (R) (T) 2.25 FILM: It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002). Festive comedy, with Joan Cusack and Whoopi Goldberg. (T) 4.10 FILM: Grounded (2006).

Family comedy, starring Lewis Black. (T) 5.55 FILM: Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish (1998). Festive comedy sequel, starring David Gallagher. (T) 7.30 FILM: Snow White (2001). A widower struggling to provide for his daughter is granted three wishes by a strange creature — but at a high price. Fairy-tale fantasy, with Kristin Kreuk and Miranda Richardson. (T) 9.10 5 News Weekend. (T) 9.15 World’s Strongest Man 2012l. (T) 10.15 Stephen King’s Bag of Bones. A recently widowed novelist is plagued by disturbing dreams, ghostly visitations and messages from beyond the grave. Mystery horror, starring Pierce Brosnan.

(T) 1.20 SuperCasino. 5.00 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. (R) (T) 5.25 Great Artists. (R) (T) 5.50 Rough Guide To. (R) (T) 6.05 Hana’s Helpline. (R) (T) 6.15 The Milkshake! Show. (R) (T) 6.40 Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 6.50 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T)

Saturday 29th December Viva Party Non Stop Music 24 Hours a day of local music and entertainment.

Channel 5 7.00 Milkshake!: Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 7.05 Fifi and the Flowertots.

30th december 7.00 Breakfast. News, sport and entertainment reports. (T) 9.05 Match of the Day. Including Manchester United v West Bromwich Albion. (R) (T) 10.40 FILM: Eight Below (2006). Disney canine adventure, starring Paul Walker. (T) 12.30 Snow Babies. Young animals surviving in some of the coldest places on Earth. (R) (T) 1.30 BBC News; Weather. (T) 1.40 Countryfile. Christmas at Ragley Hall in Warwickshire. (R) (T) 2.40 FILM: Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971). Disney musical fantasy, starring Angela Lansbury. (T) 4.30 Call the Midwife. An abandoned baby is discovered at the convent. (R) (T)

5.50 Songs of Praise: Celebrating 2012 Big Sing.

Aled Jones, Alfie Boe and Laura Wright celebrate the year in song. (T) 6.30 Wild Weather in 2012. Regional weather programme documenting the year’s record-breaking meteorological events. (T) 7.00 BBC News; Regional News; Weather. (T) 7.30 Celebrity Mastermind. Ken Bruce, Sid Sloane, Paul Young and Holly Walsh show off their knowledge. John Humphrys hosts. (T) 8.00 Countryfile. In West Yorkshire, Ellie Harrison finds out the importance of the moors to the Bronte sisters, and Matt Baker examines the county’s claim to be the birthplace of Hollywood.

9.00 Antiques Roadshow. Fiona Bruce and the team travel to Fountains Abbey near Ripon. (T) 10.00 Ripper Street. New series. Thriller following a Victorian police team investigating murders on the blood-stained streets of London’s Whitechapel. (T) 11.00 BBC News; Regional News; Weather. (T) 11.25 Match of the Day 2. Colin Murray presents highlights of today’s Premier League fixtures, which were Everton v Chelsea at Goodison Park and Queens Park Rangers v Liverpool at Loftus Road. (T) 12.25 Sport Relief 2012 — The Final Score. Highlights of the fund-raising event. (R) (T) 1.25 FILM: Open Range (2003).

Western, starring Kevin Costner and Robert Duvall. (T) 3.40 Weatherview. (T) 3.45 Sign Zone: Climbed Every Mountain — The Story Behind The Sound of Music. Sue Perkins examines the story of the von Trapp family. (R) (T) 4.45 Sign Zone: Holby City. Ric tells his colleagues he is starting a new job. (R) (T) 5.45 BBC News. 5.45 HARDtalk. 6.00 BBC News. 6.30 World Business Report. 6.45 BBC News. (T) BBC2 7.00 CBeebies: Pingu. (R) 7.05 Timmy Time. (R) (T) 7.15 Rastamouse. (R) (T) 7.30 The Large Family. (R) (T) 7.40 Andy’s Wild Adventures. (R) (T) 8.00 CBBC: Naomi’s Nightmares of Nature. (R) (T) 8.30 4 O’Clock Club. (R) (T) 9.00 MI High. (R) (T) 9.30 Hero Squad. (R) (T) 10.00 Copycats. Game show, presented by Sam Nixon and Mark Rhodes. (R) (T) 10.30 12 Again. (R)

(T) 11.00 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites. (T) 12.30 The Great British Bake Off Masterclass. (R) (T) 1.30 EastEnders. (T) 4.30 Space Dive. (R) (T) 6.00 FILM: Force 10 from Navarone (1978).

A commando mission to destroy a bridge in the Balkans that is vital to the Nazis is jeopardised by a traitor. Second World War adventure sequel, with Harrison Ford and Robert Shaw. (T) 8.00 James May’s Toy Stories: Flight Club. The Top Gear presenter investigates the enduring appeal of the model aeroplane and sets out to break the British record for the longest flight by a toy glider. (R) (T) 9.00 Dara O Briain’s Science Club. The comedian and his team investigate the science behind music, with Top Gear’s James May exploring how it is inextricably linked to people’s emotions. Last in the series. (T) 10.00 Neil Armstrong — First Man on the Moon. Close family and friends tell the story of the commander of the historic Apollo 11 lunar mission in July 1969 and reveal how he coped with the subsequent fame. (T) 11.00 FILM: Moon (2009). Premiere. Sci-fi drama, starring Sam Rockwell. (T) 12.30 FILM: Blade Runner: The Final Cut (1982).

Sci-fi thriller, starring Harrison Ford. (T) 2.20 Dangerous Days: On the Edge of Blade Runner. (R) (T) 4.05 BBC News. (T) 5.45 Close.

London 7.00 CITV: Engie Benjy. Animated adventure. (R) (T) 7.10 Babar and the Adventures of Badou. Children’s entertainment. (R) (T) 7.20 Babar and the Adventures of Badou. Children’s entertainment. (R) (T) 7.35 Signed Stories. Encouraging a love of books in children. (R) (T) 7.45 Monk. Animated series about a mischievous dog. (R) (T) 7.50 Canimals. Fun for younger viewers. (R) 8.00 Canimals. Fun for younger viewers. (R) 8.05 Fleabag Monkeyface. Children’s entertainment. (R) (T) 8.15 Fleabag Monkeyface. Children’s entertainment. (R) (T) 8.30 Almost Naked Animals. Children’s entertainment. (R) 8.40 Almost Naked Animals. Children’s entertainment. (R) 8.50 Almost Naked Animals. Children’s entertainment. (R) 9.00 Big Time Rush. The adventures of a boy band. (T) 9.30 Fort Boyard Ultimate Challenge. Adventure game show. (T) 10.25 There’s No Taste Like Home. European lamb, Fleetwood fish cakes and Caribbean flying fish. (R) (T) 11.25 Dinner Date. Kim from Bristol hopes to find love. (R) (T) 12.25 Dickinson’s Real Deal. From Pudsey, West Yorkshire. (R) (T) 1.25 All Star Family Fortunes. With Michelle Collins and Christopher Biggins. (R) (T) 2.10 ITV News and Weather; Weather. (T) 2.15 FILM: Carry On Girls (1973).

Comedy, starring Sid James. (T) 4.00 FILM: Tea with Mussolini (1999). Period comedy drama, starring Maggie Smith and Judi Dench. (T)

6.15 Joanna Lumley: The Search for Noah’s Ark. The Absolutely Fabulous star embarks on an expedition to uncover the truth behind the myths and track down what is thought to be the biblical vessel’s final resting place. (R) (T) 7.35 London Tonight; Weather. (T) 7.45 ITV News and Weather. (T) 8.00 Super Famous Animals. Creatures that have become global celebrities, including Uggie, the Jack Russell star of Oscar-winning film The Artist, and the canine half of BGT winners Ashleigh and Pudsey. (T)

9.00 Wild at Heart. Last-ever episode. The family tries to rescue two stolen cheetahs, Du Plessis receives worrying news and Rosie’s fiance Dylan tries to prove himself. (T) 11.00 ITV News at Ten and Weather; Weather. (T) 11.15 A Night with Beyonce. Steve Jones presents a one-off special in which the American superstar performs some of her biggest hits as well as tracks from her album 4. (R) (T) 12.30 Premiership Rugby Union. Action from the latest fixtures.

(T) 1.25 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 4.00 River Monsters.

Jeremy Wade tracks down a snakehead fish. (R) (T) 4.50 ITV Nightscreen. Text-based information service.

CHANNEL 4 6.55 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 7.20 FILM: Dr Dolittle: Million Dollar Mutts (2009). Premiere. Comedy sequel, starring Kyla Pratt. (T) 8.45 FILM: Dr Dolittle 3 (2006). Comedy sequel, starring Kyla Pratt. (T) 10.30 Sunday Brunch. With guests Annie Mac, Omid Djalili and Ellie Goulding. (T) 12.40 The Big Bang Theory. (T) 1.10 The Simpsons. (R) (T) 1.40 FILM: Clash of the Titans (1981). Mythical adventure, starring Harry Hamlin. (T) 3.55 FILM: Edward Scissorhands (1990). Tim Burton’s fantasy, starring Johnny Depp. (T) 6.00 Channel 4 News. (T) 6.25 4thought.tv.

Members of the public reflect on the celebration of Christmas, looking at alternative approaches to seasonal generosity. (T) 6.30 The Art of The Snowman and the Snowdog. A behind-thescenes look at the making of Christmas animated film The Snowman and the Snowdog, this time focusing on the creation of the latter character. Last in the series. (R) (T) 6.35 The Snowman and the Snowdog. Animated sequel to classic festive tale The Snowman, in which a boy’s snowman and snowdog magically come to life and take him on an adventure to the North Pole. (R) (T) 7.05 How the Snowman Came Back to Life. Illustrator Raymond Briggs talks about the making of The Snowman and the Snowdog, the sequel to classic animated film The Snowman, and discusses what inspires him. (T) 8.00 Come Dine with Me. Four dinner-party hosts do battle in Derby, serving up juvenile jokes, non-stop chatter and some over-the-top mothering as they compete to win the £1,000 cash prize. (T) 9.00 The Hotel. New series. The Grosvenor manager decides to stage special events, beginning with a ball and gala dinner, in an attempt to attract wealthy guests and stay in business. (T) 10.00 Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2012. Celebrity panellists including Jonathan Ross, Russell Howard, Jack Whitehall and James Corden are tested on their knowledge of events from the past 12 months. Jimmy Carr hosts. (T) 12.05 The Last Leg of the Year. (T) 1.10 Alan Carr: Chatty Man Christmas Special. (R) (T) 2.10 American Football Live. An NFL match from the final weekend of the regular season (Kick-off TBA). (T) 5.45 Brief Encounters of the Sporting Mind.

(R) (T) 5.50 Brief Encounters of the Sporting Mind. (R) (T) 6.00 Freesports on 4. (R) (T) 6.25 The Enduroman Arch to Arc Triathlon. (R) (T) Channel 5 7.00 Milkshake!: Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 7.05 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 7.15 Fifi and the Flowertots. (R) (T) 7.25 The Mr Men Show. (R) (T) 7.35 Olive the Ostrich. (R) (T) 7.45 Abby’s Flying

Fairy School. (R) (T) 7.55 Roobarb and Custard Too. (R) (T) 8.05 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 8.15 Animal Antics. (R) (T) 8.20 Make Way for Noddy. (R) (T) 8.35 City of Friends. (R) (T) 8.45 Little Princess. (R) (T) 9.00 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky. (R) (T) 9.10 Angelina Ballerina. (T) 9.25 Rupert Bear. (R) (T) 9.40 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) (T) 9.55 Toby’s Travelling Circus. (R) (T) 10.05 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 10.25 Jelly Jamm. (R) (T) 10.40 Chinese Food in Minutes. (R) (T) 10.50 Meerkat Manor. (R) (T) 11.20 Dallas. (R) (T) 12.15 Eddie Stobart’s Christmas Cracker. (R) (T) 1.20 Once Upon a Time. (R) (T) 2.15 FILM: Lost Holiday: The Jim and Suzanne Shemwell Story (2007). Fact-based drama, starring Dylan Walsh and Jami Gertz. (T) 4.05 FILM: Ivanhoe (1952).

Medieval adventure, starring Robert Taylor. (T) 6.05 FILM: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954). A cowboy decides to get married, prompting his six hellraising brothers to kidnap brides for themselves. Stanley Donen’s musical Western, starring Howard Keel and Jane Powell. (T) 8.05 Eddie Stobart: Trucks and Trailers. The truck named Teletubby, which comes complete with a 27-metre TV screen, is booked for a charity supercar event in Ireland, and the boss’s son receives driving tuition. (R) (T) 8.55 5 News Weekend. (T) 9.00 World’s Strongest Man 2012. Action from the fourth of five qualifying heats in Los Angeles, California.

(T) 10.00 An Audience with Ken Dodd. Comedy and entertainment from Knotty Ash’s favourite funnyman (R) (T) 12.00 FILM: The Man Who Sued God (2003). Comedy, starring Billy Connolly.

(T) 2.00 SuperCasino. 5.00 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.25 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.45 Rough Guide To. (R) (T) 6.05 Hana’s Helpline. (R) (T) 6.15 The Milkshake! Show. (R) (T) 6.40 Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 6.50 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T)

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7.00 Breakfast. Headlines and business news. (T) 10.00 FILM: Muppet Treasure Island (1996). Musical puppet comedy, with Tim Curry. (T) 11.30 FILM: G-Force (2009). Children’s adventure, starring Bill Nighy. (T) 12.50 Kung Fu Panda Holiday. Seasonal spin-off from the popular animated film. (T) 1.15 BBC News; Weather. (T) 1.30 Regional News; Weather. (T) 1.40 All New Total Wipeout: The Awards. Highlights of the game show. Last in the series. (T) 2.40 FILM: Bedtime Stories (2008). Fantasy comedy, starring Adam Sandler. (T) 4.10 FILM: The Sound of Music (1965). Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, starring Julie Andrews. (T)

7.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 7.15 Regional News Programmes; Weather. (T) 7.30 Celebrity Mastermind. Chris van Tulleken, Denise Robertson, Milton Jones and Adele Silva tackle the subjects of Ranulph Fiennes, John George Lambton — 1st Earl of Durham, potatoes and Roald Dahl. (T) 8.00 Top of the Pops New Year’s Eve. Fearne Cotton and Reggie Yates review the year in pop, featuring Girls Aloud, Rita Ora, Robbie Williams, Ellie Goulding, the Script, Stooshe, Rizzle Kicks and Tulisa. (T) 9.00 EastEnders. Lola is distraught when Phil has to rush Lexi to the doctor. Bianca comes clean to her mum about Derek’s dodgy gear, and Kat overhears Alfie invite Roxy to move in with him.

(T) 9.30 FILM: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010). Premiere. A prince framed for murdering his adoptive father must stop a magical weapon from falling into evil hands. Fantasy adventure, starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Gemma Arterton.

(T) 11.15 BBC News; Weather. (T) 11.30 The Graham Norton Show. A-listers Tom Cruise, Hugh Jackman and Billy Crystal talk about their new films, and the host is also joined

by John Bishop, Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry. Pink provides the music. (T) 12.40 New Year Live 2012. Gabby Logan and the people of London welcome in 2013. (T) 1.15 John Bishop: The Sunshine Tour. The popular comic jokes about the trappings of fame. (R) (T) 2.25 FILM: Scary Movie 4 (2006). Spoof horror sequel, starring Anna Faris. (T) 3.40 Weatherview. (T) 3.45 BBC News. 3.45 Sport Today. 4.00 BBC News. 4.30 Asia Business Report. 4.45 Sport Today. 5.00 BBC News. 5.30 HARDtalk. 6.00 BBC News.

6.30 World Business Report. 6.45 BBC News. (T) BBC2 7.00 CBeebies: Pingu. (R) 7.05 Timmy Time. (R) (T) 7.15 Rastamouse. (R) (T) 7.30 The Large Family. (R) (T) 7.40 Andy’s Wild Adventures. (R) (T) 8.00 CBBC: Naomi’s Nightmares of Nature. (R) (T) 8.30 4 O’Clock Club. (R) (T) 9.00 MI High. (R) (T)

9.30 Hero Squad. (R) (T) 10.00 Operation Iceberg. (R) (T) 11.00 Operation Iceberg. (R) (T) 12.00 The Great British Bake Off. (R) (T) 1.00 The Great British Bake Off. (R) (T) 2.00 Escape to the Country. (R) (T) 2.45 Flog It! (T) 3.50 FILM: The Red Baron (2008). First World War biopic, starring Matthias Schweighofer.

(T) 5.30 Great Continental Railway Journeys. (R) (T) 6.30 Christmas University Challenge. Graduates of the University of Exeter take on University of Glasgow alumni for a place in the semi-finals, with Neil Oliver and John O’Farrell among the contestants. (T) 7.00 Climbed Every Mountain — The Story Behind The Sound of Music. Sue Perkins examines the story of the von Trapps, portrayed in 1965 film The Sound Of Music, and meets 98-year-old Maria — the only one of the seven children still alive. (R) (T) 8.00 FILM: Catch Me If You Can (2002). A conman lies his way across America, posing as a pilot, a doctor and a lawyer, while outwitting the FBI at every turn. Fact-based drama, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks. (T) 10.10 FILM: Julie & Julia (2009). Premiere. Biopic telling the stories of 1960s American chef Julia Child and modern-day housewife Julie Powell, who tries to emulate her heroine. With Meryl Streep and Amy Adams. (T) 12.05 Jools’ Annual Hootenanny 2012. (T) 2.40 Best Bits @ Hackney 2012. (T) 3.40 Reading Festival Highlights 2012. (R) (T) 5.15 Close.

London 7.00 CITV: Babar and the Adventures of Badou. Children’s entertainment. (R) 7.10 Babar and the Adventures of Badou.

Children’s entertainment. (R) 7.25 The Hive. Pre-school series.

(R) (T) 7.30 The Hive. Pre-school series. (R) (T) 7.40 The Hive.

Pre-school series. (R) (T) 7.50 Fleabag Monkeyface. Children’s entertainment. (T) 8.05 Fleabag Monkeyface. Children’s entertainment. (T) 8.20 Almost Naked Animals. Children’s entertainment. 8.35 FILM: From Time to Time (2009). Family fantasy adventure, starring Alex Etel. (T) 10.25 Dinner Date.

Matchmaking show. (T) 11.25 FILM: WarGames (1983). Thriller, starring Matthew Broderick. (T) 1.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 1.40 Midsomer Murders. A magician’s assistant is poisoned. (R) (T) 3.35 The Unforgettable John Thaw. A tribute to the muchloved actor. (R) (T) 4.35 Just Henry. One-off period drama, starring Josh Bolt and Elaine Cassidy. (R) (T)

6.35 London News and Weather. (T) 6.45 ITV News and Weather. (T) 7.00 Wild at Heart: Filming with Animals. The handlers of animals featured in the long-running drama offer an insight into how some of the series’ stunts were achieved, such as a chase scene across a river involving a lion. (T) 8.00 Emmerdale. Cain uses dirty tricks to win back Moira as she gets ready for her date with Dom, Zak and Lisa catch Belle sneaking home from a party, and a heartbroken Katie returns from hospital. (T) 8.30 Coronation Street. Tyrone makes arrangements to meet Fiz, but grows concerned when she fails to turn up, unaware she is lying unconscious at No 5. Carla starts to suspect Rob is trying to rip her off. (T) 9.00 You’ve Been Framed! Harry Hill narrates a selection of camcorder calamities and viewers’

mobile phone footage, featuring a 60th birthday surprise and an alligator interrupting a fishing trip. (R) (T) 9.30 Coronation Street. A doctor reveals Fiz has carbon monoxide poisoning and suggests a dodgy boiler may be to blame, making Tyrone realise it could be his fault. Carla interrogates Michelle and Rob. (T) 10.00 2012: A Funny Old Year. Comedian Jason Manford is joined by Rob Beckett, Nina Conti, Alistair McGowan and Omid Djalili to celebrate the best, worst and strangest moments of the year. (T) 11.00 FILM: Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001). A woman begins a new year by resolving to find love and give up her bad habits. Romantic comedy based on Helen Fielding’s novel, with Renee Zellweger, Hugh Grant and Colin Firth. (T) 12.45 ITV News and Weather. (T) 1.05 FILM: Fletch (1985).

Comedy mystery, starring Chevy Chase. (T) 2.40 Pushing Daisies. A magician’s animal assistants are murdered. (R) (T) 3.25 ITV Nightscreen. Text-based information service.

CHANNEL 4 6.50 Extreme Sailing Series. (T) 7.20 The Treacle People. (R) (T) 7.35 FILM: Happily N’Ever After (2006). Premiere. Animated comedy, with the voice of Sarah Michelle Gellar. (T) 8.55 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.25 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.55 Frasier. A journalist criticises Frasier in his column. (R) (T) 10.30 Frasier. (R) (T) 11.00 The Big Bang Theory.

(T) 11.30 The Big Bang Theory. (T) 12.00 The Simpsons. Santa’s Little Helper is enrolled in the Animal Police Academy. (R) (T) 12.30 The Simpsons. (R) (T) 1.00 FILM: Son of the Mask (2004).

Fantasy comedy sequel, starring Jamie Kennedy. (T) 2.45 FILM: Entrapment (1999). Crime thriller, starring Sean Connery and Catherine Zeta-Jones. (T) 5.00 Deal or No Deal. (R) (T) 6.00 The Simpsons. Homer accidentally causes the sacking of newsreader Kent Brockman, who resolves to win his job back with a highprofile campaign. With the voice of rapper Ludacris. (R) (T) 6.25 Hollyoaks. Nancy remains blissfully unaware of the trouble brewing in her own home. Tony offers Cindy an ultimatum, and Myra tries to convince John Paul to stay in the village. (T) 7.00 Hollyoaks. The Osbornes search for Charlie, but as hope begins to fade, the boy’s fate is left in the hands of a mystery hero.

Meanwhile, Leanne and Dennis welcome in the New Year together. (T) 7.30 Channel 4 News. (T) 7.55 4thought.tv. Members of the public who have made New Year’s resolutions and stuck to them talk about their commitment to changing their lives. (T) 8.00 Come Dine with Me Top 30. The 30 best moments from the series, including a host who fell asleep, a sausage trifle being served for dessert and Lesley Joseph trying to prepare a lamb roast. (T) 10.00 Alan Carr’s New Year Specstacular. The host throws a New Year party, joined by Jonathan Ross, Jack Whitehall, Jimmy Carr, Gok Wan, Melanie Sykes, Rylan Clark, Bruno Mars and Christine Bleakley for fun and games. (T) 12.05 8 Out of 10 Cats. (T) 12.50 House Party: NYE. Live six-hour dance music event, hosted by Charlie Sloth. (T)

(T) 7.20 Fireman Sam. (R) (T) 7.30 Jelly Jamm. (R) (T) 7.45 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 7.50 Olive the Ostrich. (R) (T) 7.55 Little Princess. (R) (T) 8.10 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) (T) 8.20 The Mr Men Show. (R) (T) 8.35 Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 8.45 Noddy in Toyland. (R) (T) 9.00 Fifi and the Flowertots. (R) (T) 9.15 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.25 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.30 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 9.45 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 10.00 Tickety Toc. (R) (T) 10.15 Mist: Sheepdog Tales. (R) (T) 10.35 Dallas. (R) (T) 11.30 Eddie Stobart: Trucks and Trailers. (R) (T) 12.35 Eddie Stobart’s Christmas Delivery. (R) (T) 1.35 Once Upon a Time. (R) (T) 2.30 FILM: The Man from the Alamo (1953).

Western, starring Glenn Ford. (T) 4.10 FILM: Cheyenne Autumn (1964). John Ford’s Western, with Richard Widmark and James Stewart. (T) 7.05 The All New Gadget Show. Jason Bradbury and Pollyanna Woodward are in London, where they test camera phones, bikes, scooters, skateboards, budget tablet computers and hi-tech trainers. (T) 8.05 Eddie Stobart: Trucks and Trailers. The Stobart Rail crew mans the Gopher reballasting machine to conduct repairs on a train track, while a planner swaps his desk job for a taste of life on the road; (R) (T) 8.05 5 News Update. (T) 9.00 World’s Strongest Man 2012. Action from the concluding qualifying heat in Los Angeles, California, where the top two competitors from this group will progress to tomorrow’s final; (T) 9.00 5 News at 9. (T) 10.00 Britain’s Funniest Comedy Characters. Celebration of small-screen comedy creations, from the classic days of Alf Garnett, Basil Fawlty and Rigsby to more modern characters such as Miranda, Keith Lemon and Mrs Brown. (R) (T) 12.55 NCIS. (R) (T) 1.55 SuperCasino. 4.55 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.20 Divine Designs.

(R) (T) 5.45 Great Artists. (R) (T) 6.10 Michaela’s Wild Challenge.

(R) (T) 6.35 Nick’s Quest. (R) (T)

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Channel 5 7.00 Milkshake!: Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 7.10 Igam Ogam. (R)

1st january 7.00 Breakfast. Headlines and business news. (T) 10.00 FILM: Hotel for Dogs (2009). Family comedy, starring Emma Roberts and Jake T Austin. (T) 11.35 FILM: Three Men and a Little Lady (1990). Comedy sequel, starring Tom Selleck. (T) 1.15 The Archbishop of Canterbury’s New Year Message. Dr Rowan Williams, delivers his final New Year address. (T) 1.20 BBC News. (T) 1.35 Regional News; Weather. (T) 1.45 Frozen Planet.

Highlights of the series. (R) (T) 2.45 FILM: Mary Poppins (1964).

Disney musical fantasy, with Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke.

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5.00 FILM: The Princess and the Frog (2009).

Premiere. Disney animated musical fantasy, with the voice of Anika Noni Rose. (T) 6.35 BBC News; Weather. (T) 6.50 Regional News Programmes; Weather. (T) 7.00 Celebrity Mastermind. John Humphrys quizzes Pete Firman, Paul Martin, Jaye Griffiths and Pete Reed on the subjects of Tommy Cooper, rock drummers 1970-2000, Ayrton Senna and the Lord of the Rings films. (T) 7.30 FILM: Up (2009). Premiere. An old man uses balloons to fly his house to South America, but finds he has a stowaway on board. Pixar animated adventure, with the voices of Ed Asner and Jordan Nagai. (T) 9.00 EastEnders. The Mitchells gather to celebrate Lexi’s christening. However, Lola is horrified when she sees what Phil has been secretly planning, while Sharon receives two marriage proposals. (T) 10.00 Miranda. Gary decides to put himself on the dating scene so that he can bring someone to Stevie’s birthday party, prompting Miranda to do the same. Comedy, starring Miranda Hart. (T) 10.30 Mrs Brown’s Boys. A hypnotist provides the entertainment at the triplets’ baptism — and Agnes soon finds herself under his spell.

Meanwhile, Mark delivers some heartbreaking news. (T) 11.00 BBC News. (T) 11.15 Regional News; Weather. (T) 11.25 Match of the Day. Gary Lineker presents highlights of the New Year’s Day Premier League clashes, including Wigan Athletic v Manchester United and Manchester City v Stoke City. (T) 12.45 The Graham Norton Show. With Tom Cruise, Hugh Jackman, Billy Crystal, John Bishop and Pink. (R) (T) 1.45 Weatherview. (T) 1.55 BBC News. 1.55 HARDtalk. 2.00 Newsday. 2.30 ABC World News with Diane Sawyer. 3.00 BBC News. 3.30 Asia Business Report. 3.45 Sport Today. 4.00 BBC News. 4.30 Asia Business Report. 4.45 Sport Today. 5.00 BBC News. 5.30 HARDtalk. 6.00 BBC News. 6.30 World Business Report. 6.45 BBC News. (T) BBC2 7.00 CBeebies: Pingu. (R) 7.05 Timmy Time. (R) (T) 7.15

Rastamouse. (R) (T) 7.30 The Large Family. (R) (T) 7.40 Andy’s Wild Adventures. (R) (T) 8.00 CBBC: Naomi’s Nightmares of Nature. (R) (T) 8.30 4 O’Clock Club. (R) (T) 9.00 MI High. (R) (T) 9.30 Hero Squad. (R) (T) 9.55 Deadly Art. (R) (T) 10.15 The Great British Bake Off. (R) (T) 11.15 The Great British Bake Off. (R) (T) 12.15 New Year’s Day Concert 2013. (T) 1.45 FILM: Dances with Wolves (1990). Oscar-winning Western, starring Kevin Costner. (T) 4.35 Great Continental Railway Journeys. (R) (T) 5.30 Final Score. (T) 6.25 The Archbishop of Canterbury’s New Year Message. Dr Rowan Williams delivers his final New Year address as the 104th Archbishop of Canterbury before stepping down from the role. (R) (T) 6.30 Goodbye to Canterbury. As he prepares to end his tenure as Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams explores the history of the cathedral and examines the building’s art and architecture. (T) 7.30 Christmas University Challenge. The University of Birmingham takes on the University of East Anglia for a place in the semi-finals, with Anna Soubry and Charlie Higson among the contestants. (T) 8.00 Hairy Dieters: How to Love Food and Lose Weight. Si King and Dave Myers embark on a quest to lose weight while still enjoying the food they love by creating healthier versions of their favourite recipes. (R) (T) 9.00 Nature’s Weirdest Events. New series. Chris Packham investigates unusual natural events, including a town brought to a standstill by a swarm of insects and residents kept awake by deafening mating calls. (T) 10.00 Queen Victoria’s Children. New series. Documentary exploring the reign of the monarch through her relationships with her husband and their children, beginning by looking at her tempestuous marriage.

(T) 11.00 Charlie Brooker’s 2012 Wipe. (T) 12.00 QI. First of two compilations of highlights from the J series. (R) (T) 12.30 I’m in a Boy Band! (R) (T) 1.30 Hebburn. (R) (T) 2.00 Twenty Twelve. (R) (T) 2.30 FILM: Count the Hours (1953). Crime drama, starring Macdonald Carey. (T) (bw) 3.45 Close.

London 7.00 CITV: Babar and the Adventures of Badou. Children’s entertainment. (R) (T) 7.10 Babar and the Adventures of Badou.

Children’s entertainment. (R) (T) 7.25 The Hive. Pre-school series. (R) (T) 7.30 The Hive. Pre-school series. (R) (T) 7.40 The Hive. Pre-school series. (R) (T) 7.50 Canimals. Fun for younger viewers. (R) (T) 8.00 Fleabag Monkeyface. Children’s entertainment. (R) (T) 8.30 Almost Naked Animals. Children’s entertainment. 8.45 Almost Naked Animals. Children’s entertainment.

9.00 Horrid Henry. Cartoon about a mischievous youngster. (R) (T) 9.15 Horrid Henry. Cartoon about a mischievous youngster.

(R) (T) 9.30 Victorious. Comedy about a teenage girl at a performing arts school. (T) 10.00 Share a Story: Behind the Scenes.

Turning winning stories into animated shorts. (T) 10.25 FILM: Dragonheart (1996). Fantasy adventure, starring Dennis Quaid.

(T) 12.15 Dancing on Ice Goes Gold. Seven Olympic medallists each perform an ice-skating routine. (R) (T) 2.10 ITV News and Weather. (T) 2.25 FILM: Pride and Prejudice (2005). Period drama, starring Keira Knightley. (T) 4.45 Elizabeth: Queen, Wife, Mother. An intimate profile of the monarch. (R) (T)

5.50 The Making of Les Miserables. Creating the movie version of the stage musical. (T) 6.45 ITV News and Weather. (T) 7.00 River Monsters. New series. Jeremy Wade visits southern Africa to find out if a giant piranha or something equally terrifying with shark-like teeth is lurking in the eerie waters of the

Okavango. (T) 7.30 Emmerdale. Katie realises Declan has been dishonest with her about not wanting children and is left worrying whether their marriage will last. Zak predicts good things for Cain and Moira. (T) 8.00 Royal Babies. Footage of a young Princess Elizabeth with her family and newly released film of toddler William with baby Harry are used to illustrate what might lie ahead for the next royal baby. (T) 9.00 Celebrity Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?

New Year Special. Chris Tarrant invites a lineup of famous faces to play for their favourite charities, answering questions based on the events of the past 12 months. (T) 10.00 Gary Barlow & Friends. The singer-songwriter performs in a one-off musical spectacular at Manchester Apollo with Peter Kay, James Corden, Mark Owen, JLS and Nicole Scherzinger. (T) 11.15 ITV News and Weather. (T) 11.30 FILM: King Kong (2005). A film crew travels to a mysterious island where the leading lady is carried off by a giant ape. Peter Jackson’s remake of the fantasy adventure, with Naomi Watts and Jack Black. (T)

journey into the future. (R) (T) 6.00 Celebrity Deal or No Deal. (R) (T) Channel 5 7.00 Milkshake!: Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 7.10 Igam Ogam. (R) (T) 7.20 Fireman Sam. (R) (T) 7.30 Jelly Jamm. (R) (T) 7.45 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 7.50 Olive the Ostrich. (R) (T) 7.55 Little Princess. (R) (T) 8.10 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) (T) 8.20 The Mr Men Show. (R) (T) 8.35 Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 8.45 Noddy in Toyland. (R) (T) 9.00 Fifi and the Flowertots. (R) (T) 9.10 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.20 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 9.35 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 9.55 Tickety Toc. (R) (T) 10.10 Thomas & Friends. (T) 11.30 Dallas. (R) (T) 12.25 FILM: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954). starring Howard Keel. (T) 2.30 FILM: Ben-Hur (1959). Oscar-winning epic, starring Charlton Heston. (T) 6.40 FILM: The Dam Busters (1954). An engineer designs an ingenious bouncing bomb to destroy major dams in Germany’s industrial heartland. Second World War drama, with Michael Redgrave and Richard Todd. 5 News Update. (T) 9.00 World’s Strongest Man 2012. Action from the final in Los Angeles, California, where the 10 competitors to have progressed from their respective qualifying heats battled for the title.

Last in the series; (T) 9.00 5 News at 9. (T) 10.00 50 Shocking Facts About Diet and Exercise. (T) 12.05 FILM: The Craft (1996).

Horror, starring Robin Tunney. (T) 2.05 SuperCasino. 4.55 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.20 Divine Designs. (R) (T) 5.45 Great Artists. (R) (T) 6.10 Nick’s Quest. Nick Baker profiles the great white shark.

(R) (T) 6.35 Nick’s Quest. (R) (T)

2.40 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 4.00 Pushing Daisies. A latter-day Robin Hood is suspected of murder. (R) (T) 4.45 ITV Nightscreen. Text-based information service.

CHANNEL 4 7.00 FILM: The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter (1991).

Fantasy adventure sequel, with Jonathan Brandis. (T) 8.20 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 8.50 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.25 Frasier. Dealers sell Frasier a forged painting. (R) (T) 9.55 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.25 The Big Bang Theory.

(R) (T) 10.55 The Big Bang Theory. (R) (T) 11.30 FILM: Oliver Twist (2005). Dickens drama, starring Ben Kingsley and Barney Clark. (T) 2.00 Channel 4 Racing. Live coverage from Cheltenham and Musselburgh. (T) 4.30 Deal or No Deal. (T) 5.30 FILM: The Wizard of Oz (1939). Musical fantasy, starring Judy Garland. (T) 7.25 Channel 4 News. (T) 7.30 Celebrity Deal or No Deal. Joan Collins tries to win up to £250,000 for charity and is joined by familiar faces including Glynis Barber, Helen Lederer and Lisa Maxwell, who help to open the mystery boxes. (T) 8.30 Frankie Howerd: The Lost Tapes. Profile of the comedian, featuring previously unseen footage, from pilots and home movies to material from a live stand-up show, plus interviews with famous fans. (T) 10.00 FILM: Robin Hood (2010). Premiere. An archer returning from the crusades faces a plot by a traitorous knight to aid a French conquest of England. Medieval adventure, with Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett. (T) 12.45 Rude Tube. (R) (T) 1.50 The Last Leg of the Year. (R) (T) 2.45 FILM: Bug (2006).

Premiere. Thriller, starring Ashley Judd. (T) 4.30 St Elsewhere.

(R) (T) 5.15 Smallville. Lois reappears with no recollection of her

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2nd january 7.00 Breakfast. Headlines and business news. (T) 10.15 Wanted Down Under. New series. A midwife and her family sample life in Perth, Australia. (T) 11.00 Homes Under the Hammer. Properties in Pembrokeshire, London and Stoke-on-Trent. (T) 12.00 Saints and Scroungers. A pair of benefit thieves are apprehended. (R) (T) 12.45 Cowboy Trap. New series. Clive Holland helps homeowners in Wolverhampton. (T) 1.15 Bargain Hunt. Jonathan Pratt and Charles Hanson travel to Horncastle, Lincolnshire. (T) 2.00 BBC News. (T) 2.30 Regional News; Weather. (T) 2.45 Doctors.

Emma confronts Howard about their past. (T) 3.15 The Two Ronnies Sketchbook. Another chance to see the comedy duo’s greatest sketches. (T) 3.45 Escape to the Country. A couple who want to set up a holiday-let business in Herefordshire. (R) (T) 4.45 Perfection. New series. General knowledge quiz, hosted by Nick Knowles. (T)

5.30 Flog It! From the Imperial War Museum Duxford in Cambridgeshire. (T) 6.15 Pointless. New series. Quiz show in which contestants try to score the fewest points possible by giving the least obvious correct answers. (T) 7.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 7.30 Regional News Programmes; Weather. (T) 8.00 Celebrity Mastermind. Charles Campion, Kurtis Stacey, Naga Munchetty and Darren Kenny answer questions. (T) 8.30 Wallace & Gromit: A Matter of Loaf and Death. The duo open their own bakery and business is soon booming — not least because their potential rivals have all been killed by a mysterious assassin. (R) (T) 9.00 Holby City. Luc reveals a darker side to his personality, while Lilah discovers Ric has not resigned. (T) 10.00 Africa. New series. David Attenborough explores the landscape and wildlife of Africa, beginning with clever meerkats, terrifying insects and the rarest fish in the world in the Kalahari.

(T) 11.00 BBC News. (T) 11.25 Regional News; Weather; (T) National Lottery Update. (T) 11.35 A Question of Sport. With Stoke City and Scotland footballer Charlie Adam, retired rugby union international Ben Kay, sprinter Christian Malcolm and Yorkshire cricketer Ryan Sidebottom. (T) 12.05 Match of the Day. Including Chelsea v Queens Park Rangers. (T) 1.10 FILM: Disturbia (2007). Thriller, starring Shia LaBeouf. (T) 2.45 Weatherview. (T) 2.50 Sign Zone: Rome’s Lost Empire. Dan Snow uses satellite technology to reveal the secrets of the Roman Empire. (R) (T) 4.10 Sign Zone: Inside Claridge’s.

Alexander, Crown Prince of Yugoslavia, stays in the suite in which he was born in 1945. (R) (T) 5.10 BBC News. 5.10 BBC News. 5.30 HARDtalk. 6.00 BBC News. 6.30 World Business Report. 6.45 BBC News. (T) BBC2 7.00 CBeebies: Pingu. (R) 7.05 Timmy Time. (R) (T) 7.15

Rastamouse. (R) (T) 7.30 The Large Family. (R) (T) 7.40 Andy’s Wild Adventures. (R) (T) 8.00 CBBC: Naomi’s Nightmares of Nature. (R) (T) 8.30 4 O’Clock Club. (R) (T) 9.00 MI High. (R) (T) 9.30 Hero Squad. (R) (T) 10.00 FILM: Underdog (2007). Comedy adventure, with the voice of Jason Lee. (T) 11.15 Coast. (R) (T) 11.45 The Great British Bake Off. (R) (T) 12.45 The Great British Bake Off. (R) (T) 1.45 Great British Food Revival. (T) 2.15 Weakest Link. (R) (T) 3.15 Inside Claridge’s. (R) (T) 4.15 FILM: The Cheyenne Social Club (1970). Comedy Western, starring James Stewart. (T) 6.00 Great Continental Railway Journeys.

Michael Portillo travels through Germany, starting in Berlin and taking in the Harz Mountains, the Ruhr Valley and finishing in the vineyards of the Rheingau. (R) (T) 7.00 Eggheads. Quiz, hosted

by Jeremy Vine, in which the winners of famous game shows work as a team to tackle a new set of challengers. (T) 7.30 Christmas University Challenge. Two teams of distinguished graduates compete on behalf of their former universities in the first semi-final of the academic quiz’s festive series. Jeremy Paxman hosts. (T) 8.00 Hairy Dieters: How to Love Food and Lose Weight. Si King and Dave Myers prepare a cooked breakfast that delivers all the excitement of a fry-up without adding to the waistline and a calorie-conscious roast chicken dinner. (R) (T) 9.00 Nature’s Weirdest Events. Chris Packham investigates the cases of a village invaded by billions of tiny crabs, locals faced by a herd of angry elk and a town that woke up to an apocalyptic sky.

(T) 10.00 Queen Victoria’s Children. The second episode focuses on the monarch’s relationship with her daughters, revealing how she clung to and bullied the princesses, as well as arranging who they should marry. (T) 11.00 Mock the Week. Dara O Briain presents out-takes and highlights from the comedy show in which panellists take a romp through world events through standup spots and improvised games. (R) (T) 12.00 Never Mind the Buzzcocks. (R) (T) 12.30 I’m in a Girl Group! (R) (T) 1.30 Hebburn. (R) (T) 2.00 Twenty Twelve. (R) (T) 2.30 FILM: The Big Steal (1949). Thriller, starring Robert Mitchum. (T) (bw) 3.40 BBC News. (T) 5.10 Close.

London 7.00 Daybreak. With Warwick Davis. (T) 9.30 Lorraine. Celebrity guests and chat. (T) 10.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences. (T) 11.30 This Morning. Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby welcome in the new year. (T) 1.30 Loose Women. With Elizabeth McGovern. (T) 2.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 2.55 London News and Weather. (T) 3.00 Dinner Date. Matchmaking show. (R) (T) 4.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal.

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5.00 Tipping Point. New series. Ben Shephard returns with the arcade-themed quiz show. (T) 6.00 The Chase. Bradley Walsh presents as four contestants answer general knowledge questions to secure a cash prize. (T) 7.00 London Tonight; Weather. (T) 7.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 8.00 Emmerdale. Jai’s behaviour starts to concern Charity as he cancels a lunch date and becomes more distracted. (T) 8.30 Coronation Street. Chesney returns from holiday to find Fiz in hospital and confronts Tyrone about the broken boiler in front of Kirsty. (T) 9.00 Midsomer Murders. Barnaby and Jones inves-

tigate a series of murders echoing the plots of horror films. (T) 11.00 ITV News at Ten and Weather. (T) 11.30 London News and Weather. (T) 11.35 2012: A Funny Old Year. Comedian Jason Manford is joined by Rob Beckett, Nina Conti, Alistair McGowan and Omid Djalili (R) (T) 12.35 Safari Vet School. Students from the UK treat wild animals in South Africa. (R) (T) 1.05 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 4.00 FILM: Bonnie and Clyde (1967). Fact-based gangster drama, starring Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway. (T) 5.55 ITV Nightscreen. Text-based information service.

CHANNEL 4 6.55 Sali Mali. (R) (T) 7.00 The Treacle People. (R) (T) 7.10 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 7.35 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 8.05 Will & Grace. (R) (T) 8.30 According to Jim. (R) (T) 8.55 Everybody Loves Raymond.

(R) (T) 9.25 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.55 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.30 Frasier. (R) (T) 11.00 The Big Bang Theory. (R) (T) 11.25 The Big Bang Theory. (R) (T) 11.55 The Simpsons. (R) (T) 12.25 FILM: The 7th Voyage of Sinbad (1958). Arabian fantasy adventure, with Kerwin Mathews. (T) 2.10 FILM: Doctor Dolittle (1967). Musical comedy, starring Rex Harrison. (T) 5.00 Deal or No Deal. (T) 6.00 Come Dine with Me. Four amateur cooks in Birmingham try to host the perfect dinner party. An events organiser hopes to impress with a VIP night, but makes a bad start by criticising a guest’s attire. (R) (T) 7.00 The Simpsons. A continent cowers as the family wins a trip to Africa, where they encounter tribesmen, jungle animals — and the secretive owner of a chimpanzee refuge. (R) (T) 7.30 Hollyoaks. Leanne panics about the events of the previous evening after waking up beside Dennis, and Frankie begrudgingly makes amends with Nancy, but the pair’s truce appears uneasy. (T) 8.00 Channel 4 News.

(T) 8.55 4thought.tv. Members of the public who have made New Year’s resolutions and stuck to them talk about their commitment to changing their lives. (T) 9.00 Gok’s Style Secrets. New series. Stylist Gok Wan takes single women under his wing in an attempt to improve their love lives, transforming their wardrobe and appearance before setting them up on a date. (T) 10.00 One Born Every Minute. New series. The documentary returns, with cameras now recording life on two busy maternity wards in Leeds. A pregnant woman experiences numerous false alarms.

(T) 11.00 Secrets of a Good Marriage with Sharon Horgan. The actress explores the essence of a happy marriage, meeting six couples to find out the secrets of their fulfilling relationships and a bride and groom about to tie the knot. (T) 12.05 The 50 Funniest Moments of 2012. (R) (T) 2.05 FILM: Rosemary’s Baby (1968). Horror, starring Mia Farrow. (T) 4.25 FILM: Destination Moon (1950). Sci-fi adventure, starring John Archer. (T) 6.05 Deal or No Deal. Another contestant hopes to win big money. (R) (T) 6.55 Close.

8.45 Noddy in Toyland. (R) (T) 9.00 Fifi and the Flowertots. (R) (T) 9.10 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.15 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.20 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 9.35 Mio Mao. (R) (T) 9.40 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 9.55 Tickety Toc. (R) (T) 10.10 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures. (R) (T) 10.15 Castle Farm. (R) (T) 10.25 Mist: Sheepdog Tales. (R) (T) 10.45 Chinese Food in Minutes. (R) (T) 10.50 Meerkat Manor. (R) (T) 11.20 Emergency Bikers. (R) (T) 12.25 CSI: Miami. (R) (T) 1.25 5 News Lunchtime. (T) 1.30 The Mentalist. (R) (T) 2.25 Chinese Food in Minutes. (R) (T) 2.35 Reversible Errors. (T) 6.00 5 News at 5. (T) 6.30 Emergency Bikers. Paramedic Mark Hayes comes to the aid of a man who has been hit by a bus, and Essex officer Martin Ackers has to slam on the brakes to avoid a collision. (R) (T) 7.30 5 News at 6.30. (T) 8.00 Eddie Stobart: Trucks and Trailers. Fiona Soltysiak tries to get to grips with a new urban trailer while making deliveries in Bolton, and the Stobart airport team at Southend (R) (T) 8.00 5 News Update. (T) 9.00 World’s Craziest Police Pursuits. High-octane special showing what happens when bad motorists turn into fugitives from the law, featuring car chases worthy of any big-budget action film; (T) 9.00 5 News at 9. (T) 10.00 FILM: Elektra (2005). An assassin has a crisis of conscience and decides to protect the father and daughter she was hired to kill. Comic-book adventure, starring Jennifer Garner and Goran Visnjic. (T) 12.00 FILM: Wind Chill (2007). Premiere.

Thriller, starring Emily Blunt. (T) 1.45 Forensic Files. (R) (T) 2.15 SuperCasino. 4.55 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.20 Divine Designs.

5.45 Great Artists. 6.10 Nick’s Quest. 6.35 Nick’s Quest. (R) (T)

Wednesday 2nd January 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Simon talks with Phil Redmond- creator of many soaps including Brookside 18.05 An evening of fabulous entertainment and remembrance with the RBL’s 90th Anniversary in Alicante.

20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

Channel 5 7.00 Milkshake!: Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 7.10 Igam Ogam. (R) (T) 7.20 Fireman Sam. (R) (T) 7.30 Jelly Jamm. (R) (T) 7.45 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 7.50 Olive the Ostrich. (R) (T) 7.55 Little Princess. (R) (T) 8.10 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) (T) 8.20 The Mr Men Show. (R) (T) 8.35 Thomas & Friends. (R) (T)

3rd january 7.00 Breakfast. Headlines and business news. (T) 10.15 Wanted Down Under. The Stirk family samples life in New Zealand. (T) 11.00 Homes Under the Hammer. Properties in Derby, Kent and Cumbria. (T) 12.00 Saints and Scroungers. A dentist who has allegedly stolen more than £300,000 from the NHS. (R) (T) 12.45 Cowboy Trap. Clive Holland helps two homeowners in Chester, Cheshire. (T) 1.15 Bargain Hunt. From Hungerford in Berkshire.

(T) 2.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 2.30 Regional News; Weather.

(T) 2.45 Doctors. Mrs Tembe’s latest good deed backfires. (T) 3.15 The Two Ronnies Sketchbook. Alison Moyet guests. (R) (T) 3.45 Escape to the Country. A couple search for a home in Devon. (R) (T) 4.45 Perfection. General knowledge quiz, hosted

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5.30 Flog It! The team searches for valuable finds in Ashridge House, Hertfordshire. (T) 6.15 Pointless. Quiz show in which contestants try to score the fewest points possible. (T) 7.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 7.30 Regional News Programmes; Weather. (T) 8.00 Celebrity Mastermind. Weatherman John Hammond, comedian Steve Punt, actor Michael Obiora and broadcaster Clemency Burton-Hill.

8.30 EastEnders. Joey returns to support Alice, and when he and Lauren meet up later, they end up in a passionate embrace. (T) 9.00 Waterloo Road. The classroom drama returns.

Sparks fly with the arrival of a troublesome new family and Scout starts a feud with teacher Nikki Boston. Zoe Lucker and Heather Peace star. (T) 10.00 DIY SOS: The Big Build. Nick Knowles and the team head to Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. (T) 11.00 BBC News. (T) 11.25 Regional News; Weather. (T) 11.35 Summer in Blackpool. The work of local businesses at the seaside resort during one of the wettest summers on record. (T) 12.35 Have I Got a Bit More News for You 2012. A compilation of highlights from the past year. Last in the series. (T) 1.20 Skiing Weatherview. (T) 1.25 Sign Zone: Attenborough’s Ark: Natural World Special. David Attenborough chooses 10 animals he would most like to save from extinction. (R) (T) 2.25 Sign Zone: Countryfile. The importance of the West Yorkshire moors to the Brontes. (R) (T) 3.25 Sign Zone: Antiques Roadshow. Fiona Bruce presents a Remembrance Day edition from Farnborough, Hampshire. (R) (T) 4.25 Sign Zone: Great British Food Revival.

Angela Hartnett and Michael Caines champion real ale and carrots. (R) (T) 5.25 BBC News. 5.25 BBC News. 5.30 HARDtalk.

6.00 BBC News. 6.30 World Business Report. 6.45 BBC News.

(T) BBC2 7.00 CBeebies: Pingu. (R) 7.05 Timmy Time. (R) (T) 7.15 Rastamouse. (R) (T) 7.30 The Large Family. (R) (T) 7.40 Andy’s Wild Adventures. (R) (T) 8.00 CBBC: Naomi’s Nightmares of Nature. (R) (T) 8.30 4 O’Clock Club. (R) (T) 9.00 MI High. (R) (T) 9.30 Hero Squad. (R) (T) 10.00 FILM: The Sword in the Stone (1963). Disney animated adventure, with the voice of Ricky Sorenson. (T) 11.15 Coast. (R) (T) 11.45 The Great British Bake

Off. (R) (T) 12.45 The Great British Bake Off. (R) (T) 1.45 Great British Food Revival. (T) 2.15 Weakest Link. (R) (T) 3.15 Inside Claridge’s. (R) (T) 4.20 FILM: Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009). Comedy, starring Isla Fisher. (T) 6.00 Great Continental Railway Journeys. Michael Portillo explores Switzerland, visiting Basle, Zurich and Lake Lucerne, before ending with an ascent by train to Europe’s highest railway station at Jungfraujoch. (R) (T) 7.00 Eggheads. Quiz, hosted by Jeremy Vine, in which the winners of famous game shows work as a team to tackle a new set of challengers. (T) 7.30 Christmas University Challenge. Two teams of distinguished graduates compete on behalf of their former universities in the second semi-final of the festive edition of the academic quiz. Jeremy Paxman hosts. (T) 8.00 Hairy Dieters: How to Love Food and Lose Weight. Si King and Dave Myers come up with a calorie-conscious pie and give punters in Chinese and Indian restaurants alternative versions of their favourite dishes. (R) (T) 9.00 Nature’s Weirdest Events.

Chris Packham investigates a frog that can bring itself back to life from a frozen state and a slimy creature responsible for a mysterious oceanic ooze. Last in the series. (T) 10.00 Queen Victoria’s Children. The monarch’s relationships with her sons, especially the eldest Bertie, whose sexual indiscretions she blamed for having fatally weakened her husband’s health. Last in the series. (T) 11.00 FILM: Mrs Brown (1997). Period drama, starring Judi Dench and Billy Connolly. (T) 12.40 I’m a Pop Star! (R) (T) 1.40 Hebburn. Jack spends his first day as editor of the Hebburn Advertiser. (R) (T) 2.10 Twenty Twelve. (R) (T) 2.40 BBC News.

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London 7.00 Daybreak. With guest Ainsley Harriott. (T) 9.30 Lorraine.

Entertainment and fashion news. (T) 10.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences. (T) 11.30 This Morning. Sue Hill appeals for information regarding ongoing police cases. (T) 1.30 Loose Women. Christine Bleakley joins the presenters to discuss Dancing on Ice. (T) 2.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 2.55 London News and Weather. (T) 3.00 Dinner Date. Matchmaking show. (R) (T) 4.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. From Monmouth, Gwent. (R) (T) 4.59 London Weather. (T)

5.00 Tipping Point. Ben Shephard hosts another edition of the arcade-themed quiz show. (T) 6.00 The Chase. Bradley Walsh presents as four contestants answer general knowledge questions and work as a team to take on ruthless quiz genius the Chaser and secure a cash prize.

(T) 7.00 London Tonight; Weather. (T) 7.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 8.00 Emmerdale. Cameron is on edge when one of his murder victim’s relatives arrives, Jai feels jealous of Sam’s bond with Rachel and baby Archie. (T) 8.30 Is Britain Overcrowded?: Tonight. Fiona Foster assesses whether the UK’s schools, hospitals and transport systems will be able to cope with what is reported to be the nation’s biggest population boom in 40 years. (T) 9.00 Emmerdale. Charity is convinced Jai is hiding something after finding him fighting with Rishi, and decides to move out, while Cameron lies to the suspicious relative of his victim. (T) 9.30 Nursing the Nation. New series. Documentary

following the lives and work of district nurses across Britain. (T) 10.00 Trouble Abroad. The first of two programmes telling the stories of Britons who have left the UK in search of a better life, only for their plans to go awry. Narrated by Sarah Lancashire. (T) 11.00 ITV News at Ten and Weather. (T) 11.30 London News and Weather. (T) 11.35 Gary Barlow & Friends. The singer-songwriter performs in a one-off musical spectacular at Manchester Apollo with Peter Kay. (R) (T) 12.50 The Golden Rules of TV. The dos and don’ts of making great TV. (R) (T) 1.10 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 4.00 Is Britain Overcrowded?: Tonight. The wider implications of the nation’s current population boom. (R) (T) 4.25 Pushing Daisies.

A chef is found deep-fried. (R) (T) 5.10 ITV Nightscreen. Textbased information service.

CHANNEL 4 7.00 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 7.25 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 7.55 Will & Grace. (R) (T) 8.20 According to Jim. (R) (T) 8.45 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.15 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.50 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.20 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.50 The Big Bang Theory. (R) (T) 11.20 The Big Bang Theory. (R) (T) 11.50 The Simpsons. (R) (T) 12.20 The Simpsons. (R) (T) 12.50 FILM: The Last Mimzy (2007). Premiere. Children’s fantasy, starring Chris O’Neil. (T) 2.40 FILM: Von Ryan’s Express (1965). Second World War action adventure, starring Frank Sinatra. (T) 5.00 Deal or No Deal. (T) 6.00 Come Dine with Me. Mother-of-two Sarah Harris, hairdresser Craig Lockett, bohemian poet Kieron Allen and interior designer Angelique Bernatschke compete for the £1,000 prize in Bristol. (R) (T) 7.00 The Simpsons. Bart is pursued by gangsters, Lisa makes a bid to win the school science fair and Marge slices off Homer’s thumb. Featuring the voices of Frankie Muniz and Joe Mantegna. (R) (T) 7.30 Hollyoaks. Joel is dragged back into a life of crime, battle lines are drawn between two generations of the Osborne family, and Mitzeee correctly guesses Esther is being bullied. (T) 8.00 Channel 4 News. (T) 8.55 4thought.tv. Members of the public who have made New Year’s resolutions and stuck to them talk about their commitment to changing their lives. (T) 9.00 Location, Location, Location.

New series. Kirstie is enlisted to help identical twins buy their first home in north London and Phil offers advice to a couple desperate to move from their rented Deptford flat. (T) 10.00 The Restoration Man. George Clarke joins Keith McIntyre and his wife Sheena as they seek to convert a listed church on the Outer Hebridean island of Berneray into a holiday home and artists’ retreat. (T) 11.00 Millionaire Boy Racers. The influx of supercars in central London each summer, when the city becomes a popular destination for wealthy tourists and their million-pound vehicles. (T) 12.05 The 15-Stone Babies. (R) (T) 1.05 FILM: Catfish (2010). Premiere. Documentary about an internet relationship.

(T) 2.45 Frankenstein: A Modern Myth. (R) (T) 3.40 When Hell Freezes. (R) (T) 5.00 Time Team. Investigating the history of Westminster Abbey. (R) (T) 5.55 Deal or No Deal. (R) (T) Channel 5 7.00 Milkshake!: Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 7.10 Fireman Sam. (R) (T) 7.20 Jelly Jamm. (R) (T) 7.35 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 7.40 Olive the Ostrich. (R) (T) 7.45 Little Princess. (R) (T) 8.00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) (T) 8.10 The Mr Men Show. (R) (T) 8.25 Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 8.35 Noddy in Toyland. (R) (T) 8.50 Fifi and the Flowertots. (R) (T) 9.00 Peppa Pig. (R) (T)

9.10 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.20 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 9.35 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 9.50 Tickety Toc. (R) (T) 10.05 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures. (R) (T) 10.10 Castle Farm. (R) (T) 10.20 Mist: Sheepdog Tales. (R) (T) 10.40 Looney Tunes. (R) (T) 10.50 Meerkat Manor. (R) (T) 11.20 Emergency Bikers. (R) (T) 12.25 CSI: Miami. (R) (T) 1.25 5 News Lunchtime. (T) 1.30 The Mentalist. (R) (T) 2.25 Meals in Moments. (R) (T) 2.35 FILM: Jane Doe: Ties That Bind (2007). Thriller, starring Lea Thompson. (T) 4.15 FILM: Out of the Woods (2005). Drama, starring Jason London. (T) 6.00 5 News at 5. (T) 6.30 Emergency Bikers. Paramedic Steve Harris is called to help a diabetic on the brink of a coma, while colleague Mark Hayes assists a man in agony on the roadside. (R) (T) 7.30 5 News at 6.30. (T) 8.00 Eddie Stobart: Trucks and Trailers. A driver on the nightshift in Liverpool helps a member of the public, the Stobart mechanics prepare a trailer for its MOT and a trucker gets into a tight squeeze in Bolton; (R) (T) 8.00 5 News Update. (T) 9.00 Great Northern Cookbook. New series. Actor and cheese-maker Sean Wilson explores the culinary heritage of the north of England, beginning his quest by cooking fish and chips in Whitby; (T) 9.00 5 News at 9. (T) 10.00 Celebrity Big Brother: Live Launch. New series. Brian Dowling invites a fresh group of famous faces to move in together. (T) 12.00 Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side. (T) 1.00 SuperCasino. 4.55 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.20 Divine Designs. (R) (T) 5.45 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. (R) (T) 6.10 Nick’s Quest. (R) (T) 6.35 Nick’s Quest.

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Thursday 3rd January 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Simon is with singer, Ralph McTell.

18.05 Real England – Wiltshire, famed for its wide valleys and the stone circles of Avebury and Stonehenge.

19.00 Staying fit and keeping well after the festive season.

19.30 Youth Tube Xmas – How youngsters here feel about spending Christmas in Spain.

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4th january 7.00 Breakfast. Headlines and business news. (T) 10.15 Wanted Down Under. A family samples life in Perth. (T) 11.00 Homes Under the Hammer. Properties in Derby, west London and Dumfries and Galloway. (T) 12.00 Saints and Scroungers. A woman who cheated the benefit system is exposed. (R) (T) 12.45 Cowboy Trap. Clive Holland helps homeowners in Berkshire. (T) 1.15 Bargain Hunt. From Peterborough in Cambridgeshire. (T) 2.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 2.30 Regional News; Weather. (T) 2.45 Doctors. Howard and Emma receive life-shattering news.

(T) 3.15 The Two Ronnies Sketchbook. Another chance to see the comedy duo’s greatest sketches. Last in the series. (R) (T) 3.45 Escape to the Country. A couple search for a detached house in Wiltshire. (R) (T) 4.45 Perfection. General knowledge quiz, hosted by Nick Knowles. (T)

5.30 Flog It! From Exeter Cathedral. (T) 6.15 Pointless. Quiz show in which contestants try to score the fewest points possible by giving the least obvious correct answers to questions.

Presented by Alexander Armstrong. (T) 7.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 7.30 Regional News Programmes; (T) Weather. (T) 8.00 Celebrity Mastermind. Michael Underwood, Austin Healey, Carol Decker and Nick Hancock answer questions. (T) 8.30 A Question of Sport. Footballer Charlie Adam, rugby union int Ben Kay, sprinter Christian Malcolm and cricketer Ryan Sidebottom. (R) (T) 9.00 EastEnders. The day of Derek’s funeral has arrived, but Joey is reluctant to go.. (T) 9.30 Room 101. New series. Miranda Hart, Reggie Yates and John Craven join Frank Skinner. (T) 10.00 EastEnders. Carol is furious about David Wicks’ letter. (T) 10.30 Live at the Apollo. Greg Davies plays host for half an hour of stand-up at Hammersmith Apollo 11.00 BBC News. (T) 11.25 Regional News; Weather. (T) 11.30 National Lottery Update. (T) 11.35 The Graham Norton Show. Singer-turnedactress Billie Piper, funnyman Frank Skinner, US singing star Josh Groban. (T) 12.20 FILM: I Love You, Man (2008). Comedy, starring Paul Rudd. (T) 2.00 Weatherview. (T) 2.05 Sign Zone: Room on the Broom. Animated adaptation of Julia Donaldson’s children’s book. (R) (T) 2.35 Sign Zone: Who Do You Think You Are? Former EastEnders star Samantha Womack traces her ancestry.

(R) (T) 3.35 Sign Zone: Great British Food Revival. Gary Rhodes and Allegra McEvedy champion beans and oats. Last in the series. (R) (T) 4.35 BBC News. 4.35 BBC News. 4.45 Newswatch. 5.00 BBC News. 5.30 On the Road With. 6.00 BBC News. (T) BBC2 7.00 CBeebies: Pingu. (R) 7.05 Timmy Time. (R) (T) 7.15 Rastamouse. (R) (T) 7.30 The Large Family. (R) (T) 7.40 Andy’s Wild Adventures. (R) (T) 8.00 CBBC: Naomi’s Nightmares of Nature. (R) (T) 8.30 4 O’Clock Club. (R) (T) 9.00 MI High. (R) (T)

9.30 Hero Squad. (R) (T) 10.00 FILM: The Magic Roundabout (2005). Animated adventure, with the voice of Ian McKellen. (T) 11.15 Coast. (T) 11.45 The Great British Bake Off. (R) (T) 12.45 The Great British Bake Off. (R) (T) 1.45 Great British Food Revival. (T) 2.15 Weakest Link. (R) (T) 3.15 Inside Claridge’s. (R) (T) 4.15 FILM: Jason and the Argonauts (1963). Fantasy adventure, starring Todd Armstrong. (T) 6.00 Great Continental Railway Journeys. Michael Portillo travels through Holland and Belgium and ends his journey in France’s Forest of Compiegne, where the First World War armistice was signed. Last in the series. (R) (T) 7.00 Eggheads. Quiz, hosted by Jeremy Vine, in which the winners of famous game shows work as a team to tackle a new set of challengers. (T) 7.30 Christmas University Challenge. Two teams of distinguished graduates compete on behalf of their former universities in the final of the festive edition of the quiz.

Jeremy Paxman hosts. Last in the series. (T) 8.00 Hairy Dieters: How to Love Food and Lose Weight. Si King and Dave Myers create low-calorie versions of their favourite party treats, before discovering how successful their weight-loss experiment has been. Last in the series. (R) (T) 9.00 Timewatch: Young Victoria. Kate Williams explores the hidden story of the queen who brought Great Britain into the modern age, and examines her battle to ascend the throne. (R) (T) 9.50 FILM: The Young Victoria (2009). In the early years of the queen’s reign, she is drawn into a power struggle and falls in love with her cousin and eventual husband. Period drama, with Emily Blunt and Rupert Friend. (T) 11.30 QI. (T) 12.00 The Review Show with Billy Connolly. (T) 12.45 Jools Holland: My Life in Music. (R) (T) 1.45 Hebburn. (R) (T) 2.15 Twenty Twelve. (R) (T) 2.50 FILM: The Emerald Forest (1985). Fact-based Amazon adventure, with Powers Boothe. (T) 4.40 Close.

London 7.00 Daybreak. With Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean. (T) 9.30 Lorraine. Celebrity guests and chat. (T) 10.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences. (R) (T) 11.30 This Morning.

Celebrity chat and lifestyle features. (T) 1.30 Loose Women. With Matt Cardle. (T) 2.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 2.55 London News and Weather. (T) 3.00 Dinner Date. Matchmaking show.

(R) (T) 4.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. From Penrith, Cumbria. (R) (T) 4.59 London Weather. (T)

5.00 Tipping Point. Ben Shephard hosts another edition of the arcade-themed quiz show. (T) 6.00 The Chase. Bradley Walsh presents as four contestants answer general knowledge questions and work as a team to take on ruthless quiz genius the Chaser and secure a cash prize.

7.00 London Tonight; Weather. (T) 7.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 8.00 Emmerdale. Charity begins asking questions in an attempt to uncover Jai’s secret (T) 8.30 Coronation Street. Lewis is offered a dream job in Italy, but turns it down (T) 9.00 Wild Britain with Ray Mears. New series. The survival expert returns to explore more of Britain’s most impressive habitats, venturing to the Isle of Mull to visit a white-tailed eagle nesting site. (T) 9.30 Coronation Street. Gail pulls away from Lewis’s kiss, saying they can never be together as it would hurt Audrey. (T) 10.00 Benidorm. Festive episode from Boxing Day

2010. Madge has to organise the Benidorm Palace’s seasonal spectacular — but the show’s star (Su Pollard) is nowhere to be seen. (R) (T) 11.00 ITV News at Ten and Weather. (T) 11.30 London News and Weather. (T) 11.35 FILM: The Island (2005). An inhabitant of a utopian biosphere discovers the facility is a sinister facade and begins searching for the truth.

Sci-fi thriller, with Ewan McGregor and Scarlett Johansson. (T) 2.00 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 4.00 FILM: Must Love Dogs (2005). Romantic drama, with Diane Lane and John Cusack. (T) 5.40 ITV Nightscreen. Text-based information service.

CHANNEL 4 6.50 Sali Mali. (R) (T) 6.55 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 7.20 The Hoobs.

(R) (T) 7.50 Will & Grace. (R) (T) 8.15 According to Jim. (R) (T) 8.40 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.10 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.40 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.15 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.45 The Big Bang Theory. (R) (T) 11.15 The Big Bang Theory.

(R) (T) 11.45 The Simpsons. (R) (T) 12.15 The Simpsons. (R) (T) 12.45 FILM: Cocoon: The Return (1988). Sci-fi sequel, starring Wilford Brimley. (T) 3.00 FILM: Calamity Jane (1953). Musical comedy Western, starring Doris Day. (T) 5.00 Deal or No Deal.

(T) 6.00 Come Dine with Me. Four cooks from north London take turns hosting dinner parties. American self-styled hippie Nicole Ganz kicks off the competition, but two of the guests begin arguing about money. (R) (T) 7.00 The Simpsons. Homer helps Ned build a Christian amusement park called Praiseland as a lasting monument to Maude Flanders. (R) (T) 7.30 Hollyoaks. Maxine makes an error of judgement when she asks Ruby to look out for Esther — unaware she is the one bullying the troubled teen.

Meanwhile, Diane and Seamus grow closer. (T) 8.00 Channel 4 News. (T) 8.25 4thought.tv. Members of the public who have made New Year’s resolutions and stuck to them talk about their commitment to changing their lives. (T) 8.30 The Channel 4 Mash Up. Davina McCall and Kevin McCloud introduce another night of show-swapping fun, which sees some of Channel 4’s biggest stars mixing it up a little. (T) 8.35 The Million Pound Chatty Man Drop. Loose Women Sherrie Hewson, Lisa Maxwell, Denise Welch and Jane McDonald take on Richard Bacon and Alexander Armstrong in this Million Pound Drop special. (T) 8.55 Come Dine with Me Comedy Mash Up. Stan Boardman, Pete Firman, Olivia Lee and Angelos Epithemiou (T) 9.30 Made in Chelsea Celebrity Mash Up. A number of Channel 4 celebrities swap their postcodes for SW3. (T) 9.55 The Million Pound Chatty Man Drop. (T) 10.15 Chatty Man Mash Up. (T) 10.35 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Deal or No Deal. Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson hijack an episode of Deal or No Deal to cross swords with the Banker. (T) 11.35 The Million Pound Chatty Man Drop. (T) 12.05 Come Dine with Me Comedy Mash Up. (T) 12.35 Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2012. (R) (T) 2.35 FILM: The Fly (1986). Horror remake, starring Jeff Goldblum. (T) 3.45 The Silent City. (R) 4.25 St Elsewhere. (R) (T) 5.15 Smallville. (R) (T) 6.00 Deal or No Deal. (R) (T)

8.20 The Mr Men Show. (R) (T) 8.35 Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 8.45 Noddy in Toyland. (R) (T) 8.55 Fifi and the Flowertots. (R) (T) 9.10 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.15 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.25 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 9.40 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 9.55 Tickety Toc. (R) (T) 10.10 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures. (R) (T) 10.15 Mist: Sheepdog Tales. (R) (T) 10.35 Looney Tunes. (R) (T) 10.45 Meerkat Manor. (R) (T) 11.15 Emergency Bikers. (R) (T) 12.20 Celebrity Big Brother: Launch. (R) (T) 2.15 5 News Lunchtime. (T) 2.25 FILM: Tornado Warning (2002). Premiere.

Disaster movie, starring Gerald McRaney. (T) 4.10 FILM: Frozen Impact (2003). Drama, starring Ted McGinley. (T) 6.00 5 News at 5. (T) 6.30 Emergency Bikers. . (R) (T) 7.30 5 News at 6.30. (T) 8.00 Eddie Stobart: Trucks and Trailers. Drivers compete to be the first to deliver turf to Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium, while a trucker has to transport 24,000 litres of wine to a factory in Chester. Last in the series; (R) (T) 8.00 5 News Update. (T) 9.00 Ice Road Truckers. New series. In Alaska, Lisa Kelly leads a convoy from Fairbanks to Prudhoe Bay, while driver Maya Sieber has made her way north from New York to test herself on the ice roads; (T) 9.00 5 News at 9. (T) 10.00 Celebrity Big Brother.

Highlights from launch night as a new group of familiar faces moved into the famous bungalow and got to know each other.

11.00 Celebrity Big Brother: Live from the House. A chance to catch up with what is happening just 24 hours after this year’s intake moved in. 11.30 Celebrity Wedding Planner. (T) 12.30 Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side. (T) 1.15 SuperCasino.

4.50 Motorsport Mundial. 5.20 Divine Designs. (R) (T) 5.45 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. (R) (T) 6.10 Nick’s Quest. (R) (T) 6.35 Wildlife SOS. (R) (T)

Friday 4th January 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Simon Baldock talks to survival guru Ray Mears.

18.05 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions – Health in Spain 18.30 Let's Talk – Ex Tiller Girl Andre Summerton and the late Robbie France.

19.00 Joe Longthorne at the Municipal Theatre Torrevieja 20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

Channel 5 7.00 Milkshake!: Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 7.10 Igam Ogam. (R) (T) 7.20 Fireman Sam. (R) (T) 7.30 Jelly Jamm. (R) (T) 7.45 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 7.50 Olive the Ostrich. (R) (T) 7.55 Little Princess. (R) (T) 8.10 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) (T)

5th january 7.00 Breakfast. News, sport and entertainment reports. (T) 11.00 Saturday Kitchen Live. With chefs Tom Kerridge and Rachel Allen. (T) 12.30 Baking Made Easy. Recipes for a relaxing weekend in the kitchen. Last in the series. (R) (T) 1.00 BBC News; Regional News; Weather. (T) 1.15 Football Focus. (T) 2.00 Live Athletics: Great Edinburgh Cross Country. Coverage of the annual race from Holyrood Park. (T) 3.30 Live Darts: BDO World Championships. The opening day at the Lakeside. (T)

5.30 Final Score. Gabby Logan presents a round-up of this afternoon’s football results. (T) 6.10 BBC News; Regional News; Weather. (T) 6.30 Celebrity Mastermind. Mark Thompson, Cheryl Baker, Guy Henry and Timothy Bentinck answer questions. Last in the series. (T) 7.00 Animal Antics. Tim Brooke-Taylor presents this spoof news show in which he and his co-host Sparky the dog (Matthew Crosby) present funny clips from the animal kingdom. (T) 7.30 Richard Hammond’s Secret Service. New series. Richard Hammond hosts a hidden-camera show, which sees one lad getting stuck in a lift with the passenger from hell and a teddy bear coming to life. (T) 8.10 Britain’s Brightest. New series. Clare Balding hosts this search to find Britain’s most intelligent individual, in which 24 people complete a series of challenges before one is crowned champion.

9.25 The National Lottery: In It to Win It. New series. Dale Winton presents the quiz. Includes the National Lottery draws with Scott Mills. (T) 10.15 Casualty. Four student nurses are thrown in at the deep end on their opening day working in the ED when they are called upon to treat casualties who have been injured in a coach crash.

11.05 Mrs Brown’s Boys. A hypnotist provides the entertainment at the triplets’ baptism. (R) (T) 11.35 BBC News; Weather; (T) National Lottery Update. (T) 11.55 FILM: Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End (2007). The swashbuckling rogues join forces with old foe Barbossa to rescue Captain Jack Sparrow from the land of the dead, with Johnny Depp and Geoffrey Rush. (T) 2.30 Weatherview. (T) 2.35 BBC News. 2.35 Brazil: Welcoming the World. 3.00 BBC News. 3.30 Dateline London. 4.00 BBC News. 4.30 Best Ever Five Minutes With. 5.00 BBC News. 5.30 Click. 6.00 BBC News. 6.30 Brazil: Welcoming the World. (T) BBC2 7.50 FILM: Sylvia Scarlett (1935). Romantic comedy, starring Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant. (T) (bw) 9.15 FILM: The

Little Minister (1934). Period drama, starring Katharine Hepburn.

(T) 11.00 A History of Britain by Simon Schama. (R) (T) 12.00 Meet the Ancestors. (R) (T) 12.30 Map Man. William Roy’s pioneering survey of Scotland. (R) (T) 1.00 Indian Food Made Easy.

(R) (T) 1.30 Talking Pictures. New series. Profiles of stars of the silver screen, beginning with Bette Davis. (T) 2.15 FILM: Of Human Bondage (1934). Drama, starring Bette Davis. (T) (bw) 3.35 EastEnders. (R) (T) 5.00 Great British Food Revival. (T) 5.30 Live Darts: BDO World Championships. Further coverage from the Lakeside Country Club. (T) 6.30 The Choir: A Year with the Military Wives. Gareth Malone goes back to Devon and talks to members of the vocal group he started in February 2011, hearing of their subsequent success and how their lives have changed. (R) (T) 7.30 Flog It! Mark Stacey and Kate Bliss examine collectibles in St Albans, Hertfordshire, and presenter Paul Martin discovers the origin of the city’s name during a visit to the cathedral. (R) (T) 8.30 Dad’s Army. Mainwaring seizes the chance to contribute to the war effort by guarding a captured German U-boat crew. Guest starring Philip Madoc. (R) (T) 9.00 Stanley Baxter: The Many Faces Of. A profile of the Glaswegian entertainer, whose TV shows drew huge audiences in the 1970s and 80s. With contributions from Michael Grade, Barry Cryer, Bill Oddie and Gregor Fisher. (T) 10.00 QI XL. Stephen Fry is joined by comedians Phill Jupitus, Rich Hall and Jimmy Carr, along with regular panellist Alan Davies on an extended version of the quiz with a difference. (R) (T) 10.45 FILM: Cemetery Junction (2010). Premiere. Comedy drama, starring Christian Cooke. (T) 12.15 Darts: BDO World Championships. (T) 1.05 Darts Extra. (T) 3.05 Close.

London 7.00 CITV: Handy Manny. Children’s fun. 7.25 The Hive. Preschool series. (R) (T) 7.35 The Hive. Pre-school series. (R) (T) 7.40 Dino Dan. Children’s entertainment. (R) 7.55 Dino Dan. Children’s entertainment. (R) 8.05 Fleabag Monkeyface.

Children’s entertainment. (R) (T) 8.15 Fleabag Monkeyface.

Children’s entertainment. (R) (T) 8.30 Fleabag Monkeyface.

Children’s entertainment. (R) (T) 8.40 Matt Hatter Chronicles.

Children’s animation. (R) (T) 9.05 Ultimate Spider-Man. Superhero adventures. (T) 9.30 Victorious. Comedy about a teenage girl at a performing arts school. (R) (T) 10.00 Jessie.

Disney sitcom, starring Debby Ryan. 10.25 ITV News. (T) 10.30 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. The host takes his successful talkshow stateside. (T) 11.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. The host takes his successful talk-show stateside. (T) 12.20 River Monsters. The fearsome freshwater sawfish of the Australian Outback. (R) (T) 12.50 ITV News and Weather; Weather. (T) 1.00 Live FA Cup Football. Brighton & Hove Albion v Newcastle United (Kick-off 12.30pm). (T) 4.00 Dancing on Ice Live Tour 2012.

Highlights of the nationwide tour. (R) (T)

5.00 London Tonight; Weather. (T) 5.15 ITV News and Weather. (T) 5.30 Live FA Cup Football. West Ham United v Manchester United (Kick-off 5.15pm). (T) 8.15 Splash! Celebrity contest, in which five stars perform a dive in an Olympic-sized pool under the tuition of London 2012 medallist Tom Daley.

9.45 Take Me Out. New series. A pilot from Ayrshire, a Liverpool abseiler, a London entrepreneur and

a surfer from Bournemouth try to impress 30 single women. Paddy McGuinness presents. (T) 10.45 The Jonathan Ross Show. Jeremy Piven talks about his new drama Mr Selfridge, David Tennant discusses his role in Spies of Warsaw, and comedienne Sarah Millican. (T) 11.45 ITV News and Weather; Weather. (T) 12.00 FA Cup Football Highlights. Action from the third-round matches. (T) 1.30 The Store. Home shopping. 3.30 Pushing Daisies. The county lighthouse keeper is murdered. (R) (T) 4.15 ITV Nightscreen. Text-based information service.

CHANNEL 4 6.55 Sali Mali. (R) (T) 7.00 The Treacle People. (R) (T) 7.10 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 7.35 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 8.00 International Volleyball. (T) 9.00 The Morning Line. (T) 10.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 10.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 11.00 Frasier. (R) (T) 11.30 Frasier. (R) (T) 12.00 Undercover Boss USA. (R) (T) 1.00 The Big Bang Theory. (R) (T) 1.30 The Big Bang Theory. (R) (T) 1.55 The Simpsons. (R) (T) 2.30 Channel 4 Racing. Live coverage from Sandown Park and Wincanton. (T) 5.00 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 5.35 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 6.05 Come Dine with Me. The third dinner party challenge from Blackburn sees mum Michelle Brandon trying to cook her way out of trouble by using pre-prepared food. (R) (T) 6.40 Come Dine with Me. Steven Mahon hosts the final meal in Blackburn, and is forced to turn on the charm to salvage his chances of winning when a guest fails to finish her starter and panic sets in. (R) (T) 7.10 Channel 4 News. (T) 7.40 4thought.tv. A former heroin addict explains why becoming a born-again Christian gave him the strength to quit drugs, find a job and become a functioning member of society. (T) 7.45 Is Our Weather Getting Worse? Investigating the UK’s most severe weather events of the past decade, with the use of archive footage, expert insight and computer graphics. (R) (T) 8.40 FILM: The Day After Tomorrow (2004). A climatologist races across America to rescue his son as freak weather conditions cause devastation around the world. Disaster thriller, starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Dennis Quaid. (T) 11.00 FILM: Inglourious Basterds (2009). Second World War adventure, starring Brad Pitt. (T) 2.00 FILM: Hard Eight (1996). Crime drama, starring Philip Baker Hall and Gwyneth Paltrow. (T) 3.40 Hollyoaks. (T) 5.45 Smallville. Zod unleashes a virus that turns humans into zombies. (R) (T) 6.25 Deal or No Deal. (R) (T) Channel 5 7.00 Milkshake!: Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 7.05 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 7.15 Fifi and the Flowertots. (R) (T) 7.25 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures. (R) (T) 7.30 The Mr Men Show. (R) (T) 7.40 Olive the Ostrich. (R) (T) 7.50 Abby’s Flying Fairy School. (R) (T) 8.00 Roobarb and Custard Too. (R) (T) 8.10 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 8.20 Castle Farm. (R) (T) 8.25 Animal Antics.

(R) (T) 8.35 Make Way for Noddy. (R) (T) 8.50 City of Friends. (R) (T) 9.00 Little Princess. (R) (T) 9.15 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky. (R) (T) 9.25 Angelina Ballerina.

(R) (T) 9.45 Rupert Bear. (R) (T) 10.00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) (T) 10.15 Toby’s Travelling Circus. (R) (T) 10.30 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 10.45 Jelly Jamm. (T) 11.00 Power

Rangers: Super Samurai. (T) 11.35 Batman: The Brave and the Bold. (T) 12.10 Inside Hollywood. 12.15 Celebrity Big Brother. (R) (T) 1.15 The Gadget Show. (R) (T) 2.15 FILM: Shattered Silence (2012). Premiere. Drama, starring Liz Vassey. (T) 4.00 FILM: The Dam Busters (1954). Fact-based Second World War drama, starring Michael Redgrave. (T) (bw) 6.30 FILM: Random Hearts (1999). Love blossoms between two strangers whose partners were secretly having an affair before they were both killed in a plane crash. Drama, with Harrison Ford and Kristin Scott Thomas. (T) 8.50 5 News Weekend. (T) 8.55 NCIS. Gibbs discovers a link between the murder of a petty officer and the breakup of his team, leading him and new director Leon Vance to unravel the mystery. (R) (T) 9.50 NCIS. A lieutenant apparently commits suicide by jumping from an aircraft carrier and Ziva and McGee are dispatched to inform the widow — but arrive to find that she has been murdered. (R) (T) 10.45 Celebrity Big Brother.

Highlights of the famous housemates’ past 24 hours under the all-seeing eye of Big Brother, as they try to get used to living alongside one another. (T) 11.45 50 Shocking Facts About Diet and Exercise. (T) 12.45 Forensic Files. (R) (T) 1.15 SuperCasino.

5.00 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. (R) (T) 5.25 Great Artists. (R) (T) 5.50 Rough Guide To. (R) (T) 6.05 Hana’s Helpline. (R) (T) 6.15 The Milkshake! Show. (R) (T) 6.40 Thomas & Friends.

Saturday 5th january 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Simon Baldock talks to survival guru Ray Mears.

18.05 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions – Health in Spain 18.30 Let's Talk – With ex Tiller Girl Andre Summerton and the late Robbie France.

19.00 An Evening With... Joe Longthorne at the Municipal Theatre Torrevieja 20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

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6th January 7.00 Breakfast. News, sport and entertainment reports. (T) 10.00 The Andrew Marr Show. Prime Minister David Cameron joins the political journalist. (T) 11.00 The Big Questions. New series.

Nicky Campbell presents live from The Harris Academy in Peckham. (T) 12.00 Helicopter Heroes. 12.30 Bargain Hunt.

Teams compete at the Norfolk Royal Showground. (R) (T) 1.30 BBC News; Weather. (T) 1.40 Countryfile. The importance of the West Yorkshire moors to the Brontes. (R) (T) 2.35 Escape to the Country. A couple search for their ideal rural retreat in Perthshire.

(R) (T) 3.35 FILM: Old Dogs (2009). Premiere. Comedy, starring John Travolta and Robin Williams. (T)

5.00 Britain’s Favourite Supermarket Foods. The positive health effects of everyday foods. (R) (T) 6.00 Songs of Praise. Shauna Muamba tells how the prayers of so many people brought hope out of despair when her husband Fabrice, the former footballer, suffered a heart attack. (T) 6.35 Africa. David Attenborough explores the landscape and wildlife of Africa. (R) (T) 7.35 BBC News; Regional News; Weather. (T) 8.00 Countryfile. Adam Henson presents a selection of past stories featuring horses and dogs, animals that are integral to rural life.

9.00 Antiques Roadshow. Fiona Bruce and the team travel to Stowe House in Buckinghamshire. (T) 10.00 Ripper Street. A teenage orphan is suspected of beating a toy-maker to death. (T) 11.00 BBC News; Regional News; Weather. (T) 11.25 FILM: Bruce Almighty (2003). God tires of a reporter’s constant complaining. Comedy, with Jim Carrey, Morgan Freeman and Jennifer Aniston. (T) 1.00 The Sky at Night. The final edition Patrick Moore recorded before his death in December. (T) 1.20 The Celebrity Apprentice USA. New series. More US celebrities tackle a series of business tasks. (T) 2.40 Weatherview. (T) 2.45 Sign Zone: Miniature Britain. A close-up view of the natural world. (R) (T) 3.45 Sign Zone: Holby City. Luc reveals a darker side to his personality. (R) (T) 4.45 Sign Zone: MasterChef: The Professionals. Another batch of 10 chefs enters the kitchen. (R) (T) 5.15 Sign Zone: You’ve Been Scammed. A retired pet shop owner who was persuaded to hand over his life savings. (R) (T) 5.45 BBC News.

5.45 HARDtalk. 6.00 BBC News. 6.30 World Business Report.

6.45 BBC News. (T) BBC2 7.00 FILM: They Flew Alone (1942). Fact-based drama, starring Anna Neagle. (T) (bw) 8.40 FILM: Yellow Canary (1943). Second World War thriller, starring Anna Neagle. (T) (bw) 10.15 A to Z of TV Gardening. New series. Carol Kirkwood takes an alphabetical journey through the world of gardening. (T) 11.00 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites. Highlights of the series. (T) 12.30

EastEnders. Omnibus. (R) (T) 1.55 Live Darts: BDO World Championships. The afternoon session on day two at the Lakeside Country Club in Frimley Green. (T) 5.45 Coast. A journey along East Anglia’s shoreline. (R) (T) 6.30 Flog It! Paul Martin and the team visit Darlington, Co Durham, where experts Adam Partridge and Will Axon value items including Austrian postcards, a tea caddy and a set of medals. (R) (T) 7.30 Blackpool: Big Night Out. Documentary looking at the Lancashire seaside resort through the eyes of acts who have performed there, and recalling its heyday as a town at the heart of British entertainment. (R) (T) 8.30 Fawlty Towers. Manuel’s pet rat escapes just as a health inspector is about to visit, sending Basil on a mad dash to find it before disaster ensues. Last in the series. (R) (T) 9.00 Neil Armstrong — First Man on the Moon. Close family and friends tell the story of the commander of the historic Apollo 11 lunar mission in July 1969 and reveal how he coped with the subsequent fame. (R) (T) 10.00 Tankies: Tank Heroes of WWII. Part one of two. Mark Urban examines the exploits of six members of the 5th Royal Tank Regiment through the battles they fought during the Second World War. (T) 11.00 Speed Dreams: The Fastest Place on Earth. Documentary following British motorsports enthusiasts travelling to Utah to race their custom-built vehicles on the Bonneville Salt Flats. Bill Nighy narrates. (T) 12.00 Darts: BDO World Championships. (T) 12.50 Darts Extra. Day two of the BDO World Championships. (T) 2.50 BBC News. (T) London 7.00 CITV: Handy Manny. Children’s fun. 7.25 The Hive. Preschool series. (R) (T) 7.35 The Hive. Pre-school series. (R) (T) 7.40 Dino Dan. The adventures of trainee paleontologist Dan Henderson. (R) 7.55 Dino Dan. The adventures of trainee paleontologist Dan Henderson. (R) 8.05 Fleabag Monkeyface.

Children’s entertainment. 8.40 Matt Hatter Chronicles. Children’s animation. (R) (T) 9.05 Rated A for Awesome. Children’s fun and entertainment. 9.15 Rated A for Awesome. Children’s fun and entertainment. 9.30 Big Time Rush. The adventures of a boy band. (T) 10.00 The Aquabats Super Show. New series. Action comedy. 10.25 FA Cup Football Highlights. Action from the thirdround matches. (R) (T) 11.40 Dinner Date. Tyson from London looks for love. (R) (T) 12.45 May the Best House Win. (R) (T) 1.45 Rosemary & Thyme. A man is found dead in Malaga. (R) (T) 2.45 ITV News and Weather; Weather. (T) 2.55 FILM: Columbo: Short Fuse (1972). Detective drama, starring Peter Falk. (T) 4.30 The FA Cup Draw. Live coverage of the fourth-round draw. 4.45 Midsomer Murders. Barnaby investigates a dubious land deal.

6.45 London Tonight; Weather. (T) 7.00 ITV News and Weather. (T) 7.15 Dancing on Ice. New series. Jason Gardiner returns on a new-look judging panel as the first group of skaters battles to stay in the competition. Phillip Schofield and Christine Bleakley 8.45 All Star Family Fortunes. New series.

Coronation Street star Mikey North (Gary Windass) and Emmerdale’s Matthew Wolfenden (David Metcalfe). (T) 9.30 Dancing on Ice: The Skate Off. New series.

The two celebrities who gained the least support

from viewers have to skate for survival. (T) 10.00 Mr Selfridge. US retail magnate Harry Gordon Selfridge arrives in London in 1908 planning to open the world’s finest department store.

Drama, with Jeremy Piven and Katherine Kelly.

11.30 ITV News and Weather; Weather. (T) 11.45 FA Cup Football Highlights. Action from today’s third-round ties, which were Swansea City v Arsenal at the Liberty Stadium and Mansfield Town v Liverpool at Field Mill. (T) 12.45 Royal Babies. An insight into what might lie ahead for the next royal baby. (R) (T) 1.40 The Store. Home shopping. 3.40 Pushing Daisies. Vivian hires Emerson’s rivals to look for Dwight.

(R) (T) 4.25 ITV Nightscreen. Text-based information service.

CHANNEL 4 7.20 The Treacle People. (R) (T) 7.30 FILM: Arctic Tale (2007).

Documentary on Arctic wildlife. (T) 8.55 Will & Grace. (R) (T) 9.25 Frasier. (R) (T) 9.55 Frasier. Daphne offers to cook a romantic dinner for Niles and Maris. (R) (T) 10.30 Sunday Brunch. (T) 1.00 The Big Bang Theory. (R) (T) 1.30 The Big Bang Theory. (R) (T) 2.00 The Big Bang Theory. (R) (T) 2.30 The Simpsons. (R) (T) 3.00 The Simpsons. (R) (T) 3.30 FILM: Clueless (1995).

Comedy, starring Alicia Silverstone. (T) 5.25 Deal or No Deal. (T) 6.25 Time Team. New series. On a visit to Brancaster, Norfolk, the team explores a site that yields a record number of finds, and examines whether it was a key military outpost in Roman Britain.

(T) 7.25 Channel 4 News. (T) 7.55 4thought.tv. Julie Kertesz explains why starting a new career in stand-up comedy at the age of 77 completely transformed her outlook on life. (T) 8.00 Come Dine with Me. Dinner party challenge from Wrexham.

Taking part are financial adviser Joey Perez, keep-fit enthusiast Jacki De Sanders, sci-fi fan Tom Evans and hotel inspector Lisa Groom. (T) 9.00 The Hotel. Manager Mark tries to appeal to upmarket guests and seeks the help of a former AA chief hotel inspector — who books in undercover and is unimpressed by what he finds. (T) 10.00 FILM: The Iron Lady (2011). Premiere.

The elderly Margaret Thatcher looks back on her controversial political career as she faces up to the death of her husband.

Biopic, with Meryl Streep and Jim Broadbent. (T) 12.05 FILM: The Wedding Date (2005). Romantic comedy, with Debra Messing and Dermot Mulroney. (T) 1.40 FILM: Venus (2006).

Comedy, starring Peter O’Toole. (T) 3.15 Jennifer Saunders: Laughing at the 90s. (R) (T) 5.05 Smallville. (R) (T) 5.45 Deal or No Deal. (R) (T) 6.40 Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard. (R) (T) Channel 5 7.00 Milkshake!: Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 7.05 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 7.15 Fifi and the Flowertots. (R) (T) 7.25 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures. (R) (T) 7.30 The Mr Men Show. (R) (T) 7.40 Olive the Ostrich. (R) (T) 7.50 Abby’s Flying Fairy School. (R) (T) 8.00 Roobarb and Custard Too. (R) (T) 8.10 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 8.25 Animal Antics. (R) (T) 8.35 Make Way for Noddy. (R) (T) 8.45 City of Friends. (R) (T) 9.00 Little Princess.

(R) (T) 9.05 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky. (R) (T) 9.20 Mio Mao. (R) (T) 9.25 Angelina Ballerina. (R) (T) 9.45 Rupert Bear. (R) (T) 10.00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) (T) 10.15 Toby’s Travelling Circus. (R) (T) 10.30

Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 10.45 Jelly Jamm. (T) 11.00 Power Rangers: Super Samurai. (T) 11.35 Batman: The Brave and the Bold. (T) 12.00 Inside Hollywood. (R) 12.05 Celebrity Big Brother.

(R) (T) 1.05 Once Upon a Time. (R) (T) 2.00 FILM: Are We There Yet? (2005). Family comedy, starring Ice Cube. (T) 3.50 FILM: White Fang (1991). Adventure, starring Ethan Hawke. (T) 5.50 FILM: Stand By Me (1986). Coming-of-age drama, starring River Phoenix. (T) 7.20 5 News Weekend. (T) 7.25 FILM: X2 (2003).

The X-Men are forced into an uneasy alliance with arch-enemy Magneto to battle a common foe. Superhero adventure sequel, starring Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen. (T) 10.00 Celebrity Big Brother. The ups and downs of life in the BB house as friendships and alliances are made, battle lines are drawn and arguments erupt. (T) 11.00 Most Shocking Celebrity Moments 2012. Countdown of the year’s biggest showbiz stories, including Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes’s divorce and Kristen Stewart’s affair with director Rupert Sanders. (R) (T) 1.55 SuperCasino. 5.00 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.25 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.50 Rough Guide To. (R) (T) 6.00 Hana’s Helpline. (R) (T) 6.15 The Milkshake! Show. (R) (T) 6.35 Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 6.50 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T)

Sunday 6th January 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Simon talks with Phil Redmond- creator of many soaps including Brookside 18.05 An evening of fabulous entertainment and remembrance with the RBL’s 90th Anniversary in Alicante.

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Torrevieja to Mazarron Licensed and registered in Spain,20 years experience. All makes of outboard engines catered for.

Competitive prices, all work guaranteed English / Spanish speaking. Call Tony on 628 166 738 (65470) Long or short term rental 7.5 and 10m mooring Thomas Maestre La Manga Tel 650 811 841 (91753)

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Pets We urgently require realistically priced properties in Quesada.

Please call 667 592 467/ 968 971 860 (69022)

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Property for Rent

Business For Sale Business for sale. Double pitch with storage and cover at Guadamar lemon tree market.

Wooden roses business 7.000 including display stand and 6.000 euros in stock. Tel 968 33 4190 (69064)

Spain LINKED - online magazine and social network. www.spainlinked.com (101531)

Delmonte Catotel Cartagena. The cattery that cares! Tel 968 168 711 or 616 276 379 (65285)

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Computers, Internet, and Web Design The PC Fixer Virus Removal, Repairs and Upgrades, Email & Internet Setups, and much more.

Home and office networks. For a solution call: 968 543 038 / 637 141 958. (90194)

Insurance Travel Insurance from ALC Global Health and Travel. Call TODAY for an instant quotation. 96 897 1862. (90739) LET US WORRY ABOUT YOUR HOME INSURANCE... YOU JUST RELAX! BUILDINGS AND CONTENTS INSURANCE FROM A NAME YOU HAVE TRUSTED FOR OVER 7 YEARS! CALL NOW FOR A FREE, NO OBLIGATION HOME INSURANCE QUOTATION ON 96 626 3675. (90737)

PAINTER/PAINTERS MATE required with own transport.

Experienced Painter, CALL 691 920 262 (69085)

We Want to Buy Gold Wanted. English Jeweller wishes to buy broken or unwanted Gold Jewellery and coins.

Immediate Cash payment. Call Peter (7 days) 664 890 990.

(Menber of the National Association of Goldsmiths) (68997)

Man and Van SPAIN-UK REMOVALS all areas covered including Costa Almeria, Costa Calida and Costa Blanca.

House clearances also offered.

Call Ricky 696 621 884 (69026) Van Returning to the UK with space available, on the 1st November. Call Brian on 666 847 648 or 965 326 920 (69015)

Properties Required WANTED We are receiving requests for La Zenia, Playa Flamenca, San Miguel schools catchment area, 3 beds urbanization Playa Golf, and detached houses. If you think your property may be suitable please CALL NOW on 966 772 553 (69085)

PLAYA FLAMENCA 2 Bed, 1 bath 1st floor apartment with English TV. Walking distance to Carrefour supermarket and, the commercial centres of Playa Flamenca, La Mosca and the Citrus centre. 350 euro per month, inclusive of bills. Legal let with contracts 966 772 553.

(89770) CAMPOAMOR/ZODIACO APARTMENTS. Spacious apartment on first floor. Consists of 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, good sized kitchen with space for dishwasher, balcony off lounge, English TV, communal pool 400 euros inc. bills. Legal contracts provided 966 772 553 (89729) FORMENTERA DEL SEGURA Good sized 2 bed 1 bath apartment ideal for long term living.

Door to hallway has 2nd bedroom leading off. Good sized separate kitchen which is fully equipped and has galleria leading off. Lounge diner has patio doors with a good sized balcony.

Archway from lounge leads to full bathroom with external window and spacious master bedroom with large window providing plenty of natural light.

English TV, communal pool. 375 Euros per month, inclusive of bills. Legal let with contracts 966 772 553 (88757) Large 3 bed flat to rent La Zenia.

Very near to La Zenia Boulevard and sea. 400 Euros per month including bills. CALL 607 394 039 (69082) Lovely 1 bed flat in gated complex Playa Flamenca. Sea views.Very near to La Zenia Boulevard. 350 Euros per month including bills.

CALL 607 394 039 (69083) Double bed studio apartment in Estrella de Mar opposite Novo

Cartago. 200 per calender month including water and electric 660 285 477 (69027) We Need Your Help! Rental Properties Urgently Required, All Areas, Clients Waiting, Please Call 663 804 325 (96310)

Property for Sale This brand new 3 Bedroom, 2 bathroom Penthouse apartment is within walking distance to the lovely town of San Miguel de las Salinas. It has a private solarium with fantastic views. Communal pool area. Call 968 971 860.

(91777) Key Ready 2 Bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment situated in the busy town of Los Montesinos and is within easy access of the many amenities.With lovely views across the Salt Lakes and the sea.

These properties have been reduced considerably and are priced to sell at 82,950 euros Call 968 971 860 (91778) Semi - Detached Townhouse in the sought after Amapolas 1V development. Fully furnished, air con and the property is only a 1000 metre walk from the beach and of La Zenia’s amenitiies. This is a perfect house for holiday home and has great rental potential.

118,950 euros Please call 968 971 860. (91767) 2 bed, 2 bath townhouse, furnished with air con. In the much sought after Zenia Golf II, which is within walking distance to all of La Zenia amenities and a short walk to the beach.149,950 euros For further information on this property please call 968 971 860.

(91768) 3 Bed ,2 bath semi-detached townhouse in the heart of La Zenia.

Only 1000 metres to the beach.

Fully furnished with air con.

Within immediate walking distance to the many amenities offered in La Zenia. These properties are much sought after and offer excellent rental potential

179,950 euros Call 968 971 860 (91773) 2 / 3 Bed Townhouse in the centre of la Zenia, close to the amenities and a short walk to the beach.

Fully furnished with air con.

Excellent rental potential due to its location.184,950 euros Please call 968 971 860 (91774) Brand new 2 Bed, 1 Bath first floor apartment is situated in San Miguel de las Salinas. Within walking distance to the town and has fantastic views.These properties are priced to sell 82,500 euros for more information contact 968 971 860 (91776) 2 Bedroom, 1 bathroom Marbella Bungalow, situated in the San Jose development in Cabo Roig.

Excellent links to the n332, the AP7 motorway and close to all amenities. The property is furnished, alarmed and includes Air/Con and Sat TV. 95,500 euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (91819) Two Bedroom, one bathroom duplex apartment with patio and off road parking. Fully furnished, SAT TV and air con throughout.

The property is within walking distance to all amenities and the beach. 114,950 euros Call 968 971 860 for more information (91820) Brand new 3 Bed, 2 bath Duplex in the Lo Marabu development.

Within walking distance to all local amenities and only a 5 minute drive to the beach. Off road parking, communal pool, private garden area. Views to the Salt lakes. These properties are vastly reduced.124,750 euros Call 968 971 860 for more information (91790)

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This 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Quad House is situated in La Zenia, only walking distance to the beach and all of the many local amenities. 118,500 euros Call 968 971 860 (91788) 4 bed, 4 bath (2 en-suite) fully renovated Finca set on a plot of 22,000m2 with 200m2 living space. Fully furnished with air con throughout. 8 x 4 swimming pool. For more information on this outstanding property 325,000 euros please call 667 592 467. (91800) Siuated in the Lo Marabu development is this 5 bed, 3 bath Detached Villa. The property is Key ready and has views over the salt lakes and is walking distance to many local amenities. 159,500 euros For more information call 968 971 860 (91791) REDUCED - Beautiful south facing detached 6 bed, 4 bath villa on a 600m2 plot. In a nice, quiet location only a minute drive to the lovely Spanish town of San Miguel de las Salinas. Fully furnished to a high standard, air con throughout. Private pool with outside bar area. Reduced to 399,999 euros. Call 667 592 467 or 968 971 860 (91793) Situated in the heart of La Zenia is this 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom 2nd floor apartment, with sea views and only 1000 metres from the beach and walking distance to the many amenities. This is a great holiday home with existing rental client bookings. 84,500 euros Please call 667 592 467 (91738) This 2 Bedroom, 1 bathroom second floor apartment comes fully furnished and includes Satellite TV. With Sea views from the balcony. The property comes with existing rental clients. Situated in the heart of La Zenia and only 1000 metres to the beach. 84,500 euros Please call 667 592 467 (91756) Brand new 3 Bed, 2 Bath Penthouse Apartment in the bustling town of Los Montesinos.

With magnificent panoramic views over the salt lakes. Private roof top solarium and optional underground parking. 89,950 euros Call 667 592 467 for more information (91779) 3/4 Bed, 2 Bath Townhouse situated in the much sought after area of La Zenia. Close to all of the amenities and only 1000 metres from the beach. To include Air con, Satellite TV and parking.

168,000 euros Please call 667 592 467 (91732)

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2 Bed, 1 bath Marbella Bungalow in immaculate condition. Fully furnished with Air Con. The property is within walking distance to Cabo Roig Strip and the beaches.129,950 euros Call 667 592 467. (91734) KEY-READY FRONT LINE GOLF PENTOUSE APARTMENT with magnificent views of the golf course. This property is surrounded by many other top class golf courses all within a 10 minute radius. A 10,000 euro deposit plus legal fees secures this property with a guaranteed 90 per cent mortgage subject to status.112,500 euros For more information call 968 971 860.

(91801) REDUCED from 92,000 Now Only 79,950 euro. 2 bedroom 1 bathroom top floor apartment with large private roof solarium good views, lovely communal pool/gardens. Great location, only 15mins walk to Cabo Roig beach and few mins to all of the amenities of Cabo Roig strip.

Telephone (0034) 634 190 152.

(03723) 2 Bed, 1 Bath top floor apartment.

Fully furnished with a separate kitchen. Stairway to a large private roof solarium with sea views. Located in the popular Cabo Roig area with access to La Zenia which is perfect for full time living or holiday rental.

Communal pool with a garden area. Close to all amenities. EUR 77,950 Tel 968 971 860 or 667 952 467 (100823) Three / Four bedroom Quad house in El Galan with lovely sea views. In a quiet location. The property comes fully furnished.124,500 euros For more information on this property call 968 971 860 (91826) Two Bed, one Bath ground floor apartment only 1200 metres from the beach and marina and five minutes walk to the centre of Torrevieja. This property comes furnished.55,000 euros For more information please call 968 971 860 (91829) 2 bed,1 bath Marbella bungalow. A great example of this very popular type bungalow. Fully furnished with air con. Perfect location for all amenities and just a short walk to the beach. 97,500 euros For further information on this property please call 968 971 860. (91721) 4 Bed 2 Bath detached Villa,fully furnished includes A/con and Sat T.V.On a 320m2 plot includes a lovely private pool.In a nice quiet location and walking distance to Los Alcazares and La Serena Golf. A great price viewing is highly recommended. 234,500 eur. call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (100829) Beautiful Villa set on a large plot in the countryside of Hondon Las Nieves.The property comes fully furnished and includes A/Con and Sat T.V.There is a beautiful pool area with a barbecue and also private bar.The local village is only two minutes away in the

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car for all amenities. 199,000 eur.

Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (100830) LA MANGA - Immaculate 2 bed, 2 bath apartment fully furnished.

Close to beaches and Veneziola Golf. 2nd floor. Reduced for quick sale 125,500 Euro. Tel 626 253 569 (90187) Situated in The Dream Hills 11 area of Los Altos is this beautifully kept and maintained two bed, two bath ground floor apartment/duplex. Centrally heated, SAT TV, furnished to a very high standard. Priced to sell, viewing is a must. 84,950euros. Call 667 592 467 or 968 971 860. (91920) Three Bed and two bath and overlooking Las Ramblas and Campoamor Golf Courses, fantastic views over the bay.75m2 balcony with stunning views, and beautiful communal pool and garden area. Within easy access of the La Fuente Commercial Centre and nearby Mercadona.

195,000 euros. Call 667 592 467 (91907) South facing three Bed, 2 Bath Quad house situated in Playa Flamenca near to all of the amenities. Open lounge area with American style kitchen. Part furnished. Lovely communal pool area. 134,000 Euro call 667 592 467 (91905) Beautiful 3 bed, 2 bath detached villa, fully furnished to a very high standard. Brand new fitted kitchen, air con throughout and lovely private pool area.Really must be seen. Only 5kms to the heart of San Miguel Town.

164,500 euros. Call 667 592 467 (91896) Two Bed, two bath townhouse in the heart of la Zenia. Perfect location for all the amenities and lovely beaches. These are much sought after properties .Must be seen. 149,950 euros. Call 667 592 467 (91885) Situated in Los Altos is this lovely three bed, two bath Townhouse with sea views. A newly fitted kitchen and open lounge. Air con and communal Pool area 92,500 Euro. Call 667 592 467 (91882) Three bed, two bath town house in lovely quiet location but only 600 metres to La Zenia beach.

Stunning views of La Zenia bay.

Fully furnished with SAT TV, off road parking and communal pool.

149,950 euros. Call 667 592 467 for details. (91877) A lovely two bed, one bath Duplex apartment in the popular Entre Naranjos Golf development. This is in immaculate condition, furnished to a very good standard

and priced to sell. 67,500 euros call 968 971 860. (91863) Three bed Two bath detached villa, frontline golf property on the much sought after Las Ramblas development.Fully furnished and includes a/con throughout. A beautiful property with stunning private pool area overlooking the golf course.This has just been reduced dramatically.445,000 eur call 968 971 860 (100827) Ground floor corner apartment situated in the popular area of Pau 8 close to Villamartin golf course and Plaza. The property has 2 beds, 2 baths, master bedroom en-suite.large spacious living area with patio doors opening onto a private balcony which looks over the communal pool and gardens.lovely gated community close to all amenities.

89,950 eur call 968 971 860 / 66 592 467 (100825) Brand new magnificent 4 bed, 5 bath Detached Villa, situated in the much sought after Beach side Cabo Roig. The property is key ready, 50m2 lounge area, large private pool and stunning sea views from the roof solarium.

Excellent investment opportunity because of the location and price due to the current economy.

720,000 eur call 968 971 860 / 667 592 467 (100826) 2/3 bed, 2 bath townhouse. In immmaculate condition with walk-in wardrobe, A/C, Sat TV, wood burner in the lounge. Walking distance to La Fuente CC, Mercadona and to the two golf courses. EUR 105.750. Tel.. 968 971 860 or 667 592 467.

(100820) 2 bed, 2 bath townhouse in the golden Zenia development. Fully furnished in lovely condition. Sat TV, internet and telephone.

Walking distance to all of La Zenias amenities and the beach.

Lovely communal pool. EUR 124.950. Tel 968 971 860 or 637 227 385. (100822) 3 bed, 3 bath detached townhouse, one in Amapolas 4. Key ready with fitted kitchen and preinstalled A/C. Underground parking, lovely communal pool area.

In the heart of La Zenia, close to all amenities and the beach. EUR 134,500. Tel.: 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (100811) This beautiful 4 bedroom, 2 bath semi-detached villa is situated in a private gated community in the heart of the very popular La Zenia urbinasation. The villa has the use of a communal pool and private parking. This secure area is a 15 minute walk away from

www.yourlocalnewspaper.info the golden sands of La Zenia and is close to all the amenities in the area including the recently opened shopping boulevard.

(101537) This beautifully maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom detached villa has breath taking mountain views. Situated on the outskirts of the cosmopolitan Spanish village of Bigastro, this property represents an excellent value for money investment. The property is just a short distance to local ammenities such as restaurants, bars, supermarkets, and schools.

For further information, please call 96 897 1860. (101535) VILLA FOR SALE. Detached villa with stunning panoramic views.

Three large bedrooms and three large bathrooms.Central Heating.

Aclimitisation.Pool.

Garage.

Gated Private urbanisation near San Miguel. Build 230 Sqm.Plot 700 Sqm. Offers invited in Spanish + English - CALL 00 34 677 232 161. thomlartaj@gmail. com (69070) Beautiful 4 bed, 3 bath property located near to the prestigious Villamartin Golf Course and Plaza. Built and furnished to a very high standard. For further details, please call 96 897 1860 for further details. (101533) This beautiful Detached Bungalow has 3 spacious bedrooms and 3 spacious bathrooms. Contains central heating, acclimatisation, pool, garage and also is private gated in the urbanization near San Miguel. For further details, please call 96 897 1860 (101534) These frontline 1,2 and 3 Bedroom apartments start from 106,000 euros, finished to a very high standard with all modern appliances.Incredible views across the beautiful Mar Menor and only 30 metres from the beach.These properties are only a short walk into the heart of Los Alcazares an old style Spanish seaside town.Within minutes of several top quality golf courses.call 968 971 860 for more information of this fantastic opportunity to purchase front line!!! (100861) 3 Bed 2 Bath Detached villa on 300m2 private plot.Fully furnished with Salt lake and sea views from the large roof solarium and includes, A/Con,Sat T.V and open fire.Large private pool,in a lovely gated community and near to all amenities.185,000 euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (101131) This 2 bed 2 bath ground floor duplex in lovely condition , furnished,A/Con Sat T.V. On a very large corner plot and has beautiful established gardens and includes a Hot tub. This is one of the nicest apartments in the area.126,500 euros call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (101132) This established Sports Bar comes fully complete with all stock,fixtures and fittings.It has a rolling Lease with Rent priced for Summer and Winter trade.It can do 140 covers inside and out and has 2 pool tables and is also a

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member of the local Darts League. The bar is in lovely condition and the terraces are all South facing for all day sunshine.

105,000 euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 468 (101133) 3 Bed 2 Bath detached villa is key ready on its own private plot.

Within walking distance of Los Montesinos town and all its amenities. These properties used to start from 215,000 euros.The interior build size is 100 m2 and most plots are around 200m2.

125,000 euros call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (101134) 2 Bed 1 Bath Top floor Duplex, furnished and includes Sat T.V.In a gated community and only walking distance to all amenities.In good condition and priced for a quick sale. 53,000 euros call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (101135) 3 Bed, 2 Bath town House situated in the delightful village of Avileses, Murcia. Built to the highest specification and on a small development of only 26 houses with its own community pool and bar area. Close to a selection of top class Golf courses, San Javier airport and the beautiful Mar Menor beaches.

With front Terrace, rear courtyard, front balcony and roof solarium. Lounge Diner with feature wall and separate kitchen.

Main bedroom with en-suite and built in wardrobes. 109,950 euros call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (101137) Two bed, one bath bungalow.

South-facing. The property is walking distance to the town and all its amenities. Fully furnished, sat TV, air con, in very good condition and is priced to sell. Tel.: 96 897 1860 for details. (101153) Two bed, one bath top floor duplex with solarium. Fully furnished, sat TV, close to all amenities.

Located in a private, secure, sought after, gated community with a lovely communal pool area. South facing, priced for a quick sale. Tel.: 96 897 1860.

(101155) Two bed, one bath South facing duplex in Playa Flamenca. The property comes fully furnished and has off-road parking. It is located within easy reach of all local amenities. Tel. 96 897 1860.

(101156) 3 bed, 2 bath spacious detached villa on a private 380 sqm plot.

Furnished to a high standard and includes air con and Sat TV. It has a beautiful, secluded leisure area with an 8 x 4 swimming pool. Easy access to all local amenities and four championship golf courses. 185,950euros.

Tel.96 897 1860. (101157) Spacious three bed, two bath townhouse on a secure, sought after front-line beach urbanisation.

Fully furnished and includes air con, sat TV, and underground parking. Beautiful communal pool area and only a short walk to Cabo Roig beach and amenities.

Fantastic views of the Med, La Manga, and Cabo Roig marina.

Tel.: 96 897 1860. (101158)

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Two bed, one bath first floor apartment in La Zenia. Fully furnished, sat TV, off-road parking, and beautiful views of the communal pool and the Med. The property is in a perfect location for walking to the beach and the new La Zenia Boulevard shopping precinct. Tel.: 96 897 1860.

(101159) Detached Villa 3 bed 2 bath on a good sized private plot.Fully furnished with A/con, sat T.V and a log burner.South facing and only a short walk to all local amenities.Sea views from the private roof solarium has use of a beautiful communal pool. 217,500 euros. Call 968 971 860 / 667 592 467 (101163) Ground-floor 2 bed 1 bath corner apartment. The property comes with all brand new furniture and white goods. Within walking distance of all the towns facilities. In a gated community with use of a communal pool. Ideal investment. Priced to sell at 52,950 euros. Call 968 971 860 / 667 592 467 (101166) Beautiful 2 bed, 1 bath terraced bungalow in Torre de La Horadada. Fully furnished to include Air Con and Sat T.V. Only a short walk to the Mediterranean and the many local amenities that this lovely town has to offer. A lovely property and must be viewed. 125,750 call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (101167) 3 Bed, 2 Bath Ground Floor Apartment situated in the popular Villamartin area. Furnished, including A/C Sat TV, Alarm and also an open fire. Beautiful gardens and communal pool area.

Just a short walk to the very popular Villamartin Plaza and golf course. 99,950 Euro call 968 971 860 / 667 592 467 (101171) 2 Bed, 1 1/2 bath battenburg style townhouse situated in Bosque de Las Lomas, Villamartin. The property comes furnished with Sat TV. Close to all amenities and use of 2 communal pools, strategically placed between 4 Championship golf courses. Best priced Battenburg in the area.

76,750 euro. Call 968 971 860 / 667 592 467 (101172) This is a corner 2 bed, 1 bath bungalow, with front and rear gardens, and private roof solarium with sea views. Furnished, with Sat TV and open fireplace. In the beautiful Verdemar III communi-

ty and has access to a lovely communal pool. Close to all amenities. 98,000 euro. Tel 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (101475) 2 bed, 1 bath Marbella Bungalow in the heart of Cabo Roig, close to all amenities. Fully furnished with Sat TV and Air/Con. Front garden and private solarium with a sea & pool view. 30 metres from the communal pool. This is one of the best priced bungalows in the area. NOW REDUCED TO 87,750 euros. Tel 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (101476) Detached villa 4 bed, 3 bath, balcony and also private roof solarium with sea views. Air/Con and Sat TV, jacuzzi and furnished to a high standard. Sits on a 250 m2 plot and and a 200 m2 build.

Close to all amenities, beach and Murcia Airport. A beautiful property - must be seen. 219,750 euro. call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467.

(101477) Marbella style bungalow in La Zenia, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, on a large corner plot and in beautiful condition. Air/Con, Sat TV, Furnished, Solarium and very large garden. Communal pool. 104,500 euro. Tel 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (101482) South facing Top floor Duplex, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom. Air/Con, Sat TV, Furnished, in a gated community in the heart of La Zenia, close to all amenties and the beach. Communal pool, a great example of this kind of property. 106,500 euros. Tel 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (101483) South facing quad house, 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, in lovely condition. The property includes air/con, Sat TV and cental heating as well as a conservatory, garden, balcony and sea view.

Access to a communal pool.

Close to all amenities in the heart of Playa Flamenca. 99,950 euros.

Tel 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (101484) South west facing ground floor apartment, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, Sat TV, Air/Con, Furnished, garden and country views. Walking distance to all amenties in the small village of Formentera. Access to a communal pool, 56,950 euros. Tel 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (101485) This is delightful 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Quad house is on a quiet avenue in the heart of Dream Hills, close to all amenities. It comes fully-furnished

Monday, 24th December, 2012 with Air / Con and panel heaters, a conservatory / porch, side garden and solarium. It also has access to 2 communal pools.

94,950 Euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (101488) NEW - 2 bed 2 bath 3 terraces Quad with sea views, south facing. Of road private parking.

Community pool - 95,000 Euros.

Price held until 30/12/12. Only 4% Tax. CALL 650 379 301 (69074) This 3 bedroom 2 bathroom house is between the lovely village of San Miguel de Salinas and Torremendo, in a quiet urbanisation. It has a separate kitchen and utility room and A/C as well as a garage and partly-completed underbuilt. There is a front and rear garden and a large solarium with lake and mountain views.

207,950 euros. Tel 96 897 1860 or 667 592 467 (101490) This delightful 2/3 bedroom, 1¬Ω bathroom Townhouse is end of terrace in the Pueblo Principe area between Campoamor and Blue Lagoon. Close to 3 golf courses and local amenities (a supermarket & La Fuente Commercial Centre). It is fully furnished to a high standard with Sat TV, A/C, Central Heating, open fireplace, 2 closed-in porches and is double-glazed throughout. One of the porches makes the 3rd bedroom. It has a separate kitchen and utility room and sea views from the upper porch.

89,950 euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (101491) Set on 2,500m2 plot this beautiful finca/villa is in El Moralet, a short drive north of Alicante, and not far from the airport and beaches. Main house consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a kitchen, a large living room with fireplace, plus central heating.

Also a private pool, garage, workshop etc. Plus a Guest house of 128m2 with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. 199,500 euros. Call 96 897 1860 or 667 592 467 (101493) Lovely Finca in Sax at the foot of a mountain, just north of Alicante, 3,600m2 plot with a 145m2 build. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room with conservatory, utility room, 2 terraces, A/C, well maintained garden (with fruit trees) and above ground pool, plus garage. 169,750 euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467.

(101494) Stunning Finca on a 16,000m2 plot - main house of 150m2 - just north of Alicante. It has spacious rooms,including kitchen, large living room with fireplace & stove, 3 large bedrooms (1 ensuite) and large conservatory with mountain views, also A/C. Plus Guest House with 60m2 living room, kitchen, bedroom & bathroom. 2 garages, terrace & pool. 226,950 euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467.

(101495) This beautiful Finca, just north of Alicante, has a separate Guest annexe and is a very well maintained property. It has 4 bed-

rooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 living rooms (one with fireplace), A/C and central heating, kitchen, terrace and summer kitchen, utility room, plus storeroom. There is a garage/carport, pool and gardens.

245,000 euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (101496) In the middle of the countryside, just north of Alicante, you´ll find this lovely Finca between Salinas & Sax - with an extra Guest House, on a plot of 2,500m2. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, with 2 living rooms, 1 dining room, and 2 kitchens, plus a storeroom, caprport, veranda and 2.20m deep pool. There is a large vegetable garden, solar hot water and separate water supply.

200,500 euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (101497) Great value - just north of Alicante - On a 2,600m2 plot, there is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Finca with Guest House. The main house has a spacious living room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom and 2 spacious bedrooms and the Guest House has a livng room, bedroom, bathroom and kitchen.

In the landscaped grounds there is 50m2 pool, a top tennis court, alcoves and bodegas. 205,500 euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (101498) This lovely Finca is on a 10,200m2 plot and in the middle of an olive grove - in Sax, just north of Alicante. There are 3 bedrooms, (the master is ensuite) plus 1 other bathroom. As well as the living and dining room there is a spacious conservatory. Also central heating, plus garage, large garden, pool and storage rooms.

The entrance area is paved with a gate at the entrance. 184,750 euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (101499) This Finca is on a plot of 10001m2 and consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 terraces, a kitchen,and dining room, plus a 35m2 living room with a fireplace. The outside area includes a vegetable garden, winery and olive tree grove. This property is in Hondon de Las Nieves, just west of Alicante and is excellent value - 189,500 euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467.

(101500) This top floor duplex, with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, is on the edge of Playa Flamenca,so is close to all amenities and the new Shopping Centre. It is fully furnished in light, bright colours and has Sat TV. It is south-west facing with a terrace. There is access to 2 communal pools and amaz-

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(101502) This detatched villa is on a 400m2 plot and the house itself is 275m2. It is in the heart of Blue Lagoon and all its amenities, including an International school are within walking distance. It has 4 bedrooms (3 double 1 single), 2 bathrooms, (2 beds and 1 bath in the self-contained unit, along with a living and dining area, on the top floor). There has a closed in conservatory, C/H, Sat TV, two terraces, an above ground pool, garage, underbuild and utility room. Stunning sea views. 195,000 euros. call 667 592 467 or 968 971 860.

(101503) This stunning detached villa has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms (the master bedroom is ensuite with a dressing room area) and is on a 900m2 plot in Torreta Florida, close to all amenities and 20 minutes walk to the beach. It is beautifully furnished, with well maintained grounds with fruit trees, a 8 x 4m pool, shower, BBQ area, summer kitchen, garage, conservatory and porch. Double glazed, alarms, electronic gates, A/C, C/H, granite worktops in kitchen, shed and other outbuildings.

379,950 euros. This property must be seen. Call 968 971860 or 667 592 467 (101504) On the edge of Torremendo village, this lovely Mews Townhouse is in a small gated-community, based around a central courtyard with communal pool. It has 3 beds (1 ensuite), 2.5 baths in total and an underbuild that could be converted into a 4th bedroom, underground parking space.

Stunning lake / rural views from the large solarium, 2 smaller balconies, A/C, Sat TV, semi-furnished. 5 mins drive to San Miguel de Salinas / Montesinos / motorway access & 10 mins to any of 5 golf courses/15 mins to beach. 89,995 euros. Call 667 592 467 or 96 897 1860.

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It has a small front and side garden and an allocated car parking space. It will be sold semi-furnished. This property would make an excellent rental investment. 125,000 euros. Call 667 592 467 or 968 971 860 (101508) This traditional bungalow is on a quiet lane in the Montezenia area of La Zenia and has 4 double bedrooms, a bathroom, a small, rustic kitchen, living room, a south facing terrace (with storage) and a solarium with sea views. There would be room for a pool in the large area at the front of the property. Low community fees. 182,975 euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (101510) This charming Marbella Bungalow is in Playa Golf, so is close to amenities and set between the golf courses at Campoamor and the beach. It has access to a really lovely communal pool. It has Sat TV. A/C, lots of additional storage, off-road parking, a front and side garden, a terrace and a solarium with sea views. 92,500 euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (101512) This south facing detatched Villa is in a quiet community between the traditional Spanish villages of San Miguel de Salinas and Torremendo. It has a private pool and garage, alarm system, an open fire place in the lounge, 3 bedrooms (the master is ensuite), 2 bathrooms in total, panel radiators in all rooms, 2 terraces plus a roof Solarium with lovely lake views. 179,950 euros. Call 667 592 467 or 968 971 860.

(101513) South facing 2/3 Bed, 2 bath semi detached property is in excellent condition. Fully furnished, Sat TV, off-road parking and nice garden area. Private solarium with views overlooking the beautiful natural countryside. Walking distance to the local amenities.

Fantastic price of 94,950 euros.

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This is a lovely ground floor apartment on a large corner plot with covered jacuzzi and BBQ area in the easy maintenance S/W facing garden. 2 bed, 1 bath, utility room, closed-in conservatory/ dining room, on a large, modern complex with communal pool and extensive gardens, security entrance, 10 minutes walk to La Mata beach & close to local amenities. 5 minutes drive from Torrevieja, Sat TV, A/C, furnished. 117,500 euros. Call 968 971 860/667 592 467 (101518) This luxury detatched villa overlooks the Quesada Golf Course so has truly stunning views. It has 4 beds, 3 bathrooms (including a separate guest suite with private terrace in its own turret), several lounge/dining areas, all off a central hallway, spacious kitchen with utility room, plus a closed-in conservatory, porch and several terraces. Jacuzzi and private 8 x 5 m pool. Furnished to a very high standard with many extras and is a Must See property.

465,000 euros. Call 96 897 1860/667 592 467. (101519) This top floor Duplex apartment in the heart of Playa Flamenca is close to all amenities and the new Commercial Centre. It has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, A/C, Sat TV and an open kitchen and is being sold furnished. There is a large solarium with sea views, a shaded terrace and front garden.

Access to a communal pool.

116,950 euro. Call 96 897 1860 or 667 592 467 (101524) This lovely Townhouse has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms and access to a communal pool. It has a large front patio/terrace and roof solarium. It will be sold furnished and has A/C, Sat TV and lots of storage. It is 5 minutes walk to local amenities, is on a bus route and 10 minutes walk to Santiago De Ribera beach and the Mar Menor.

Close to San Javier airport.

125,950. euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (101525) This first floor apartment is in Aguamarina, close to Cabo Roig beach and all the local amenities, restaurants and bars, with use of communal pool, plus balcony and storage, plus remote access. Sat TV, furnished. 89,750 euros. Tel 667 592 467 or 968 971 860.

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Lovely 2 bed, 2 bath ground floor corner apartment in the heart of Los Dolses.With air con throughout, in immaculate condition and overlooks the stunning pool area.

Walking distance to all amenities and the beach. 114,950 euros For more information please call 968 971 860 (91842) Situated in Punta Prima this 3 Bedroom, 2 bathroom Penthouse apartment with sea views. This is in prime location for all amenities and is a short walk to the beach.

This very large apartment is in excellent condition and must be seen. 149,950 Euros Call 968 971 860 (91845) 3 bed, 2 Bath detached villa furnished to a very high standard.

Over 200m2 with plenty of room for a pool. This immaculate property comes with Air/Con, Sat TV and alarm system. Only 3kms to the Spanish town of San Miguel de Salinas.

RECENTLY REDUCED TO 142,500 euros.

For more information on this lovely property call 968 971 860.

(91846) 2 Bed, 1 1/2 Bath South facing Townhouse. Fully furnished with air con, Wi-fi and SAT TV. Situated in Cabo Roig close to the many amenities and beaches.

Recently reduced TO 94,950 euros. Call 968 971 860 for more information (91848) 2 bed, 1 bath Apartment/Duplex situated in the established El Chapparal area of Torrevieja. In excellent condition and is excellent value for money priced to sell at 51,950 euros. Glass curtains on the balcony make an extra room. Call 968 971 860 OR 667 592 467 (91849) 2 Bed, 1 bath Apartment/ Duplex situated in La Zenia. Fully furnished and only a short walk to all of the amenities and beaches.

In a much sought after development and this property is in excellent condition. Must be seen. 125,000 euros call 968 971 860 (91854) This two bedroom, two bathroom Duplex is situated in the Flamingo Hills 2 development in Playa Flamenca. Fully Furnished with Air con and SAT TV. South facing with a lovely rear garden area and communal pool, only a short walk to the amenities.

109,750 euros 667 592 467.

Monday, 24th December, 2012 (91921) 2 Bed, 2 Bath Top Floor Duplex/Apartment Situated in the Dream Hills 2 area of Los Altos. Fully furnished. Large solarium with lovely sea views.

Short walk to all of the amenities.

110,000 euros call 667 592 467 (91922) Superb 3 Bed, 2 bath semidetached house situated in Playa Flamenca.Furnished to a very high standard, private pool and Hot Tub. Air con throughout, Alarm and SAT TV. This is a lovely house and must be viewed.

191,750 euros Call 667 592 467 (91923) 2 Bed, 2 bath Penthouse Duplex on a corner plot situated in the Dream Hills 2 development.

Close to all amenities, furnished to a very good standard, fantastic views from then larger than average roof top solarium and also overlooks the communal pool area. Air-con and SAT TV included. This lovely property is priced to sell. 99,750 euros call Roy on 667 592 467 (91928) This 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Townhouse has been totally renovated throughout to a very high. standard.It is South West facing and also overlooks one of the communal swimming pools.The property is alarmed has A/Con and Sat T.V., it is also fully furnished once again to a high standard. This will be one of the best examples you can find of this type of property. eur 79,950 call 968 971 860 (100860) 3 bed 2 bath detached villa on a nice sized plot and comes with a private pool. The property is in lovely condition and is furnished to a very high standard.It includes A/Con throughout,Sat T.V and internet. Beautiful views of the sea from the private solarium and overlooks a park and orange groves. 232,500 euro call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467.

(101128) Stunning 3bed, 3bath villa, close to Albatera and its amenities. 2 of the large double bedrooms have fitted wardrobes and the master bedroom is en-suite. It’s on a plot of 1,300 sq metres and is surrounded by pomegranate trees.

Only 5 min drive to E15 motorway. Alicante/ Murcia/ beach are 15/20 minutes drive away. The well maintained villa is 130m2 and fully legal with the “Certificate of Habitacion”. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467.

NOW REDUCED to 210,000 euros. (101127) 3 bed 2 Bath property in immaculate condition, furnished to a very high standard. Walking distance to the new La Zenia shopping centre and all the local amenities.Overlooks the communal pool with lovely sea views from the balcony and roof solarium.

A/Con throughout and Sat T.V. 139,500 euros call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (101124) 2 bed 2 bath Quad comes fully furnished and includes A/Con and Sat T.V plus off road parking. In excellent condition and only a

short walk to all amenities. Use of a communal pool and in a nice quiet location. 106,000 euro call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (101122) Penthouse apartment based in the heart of Cabo Roig and comes fully furnished,inc A/Cond,Sat T.V .South facing. Beautiful sea views from the 65m2 roof solarium and balconies. Walking distance to all amenities and the beach. 102,500 euro. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (101121) Penthouse apartment . South facing and comes fully furnished.

Walking distance to the beach and all local amenities. Only a short walk into Torrevieja and the Marina. In a gated community and use of a communal pool. For a quick sale 67,250 euros.call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (101141) Detached villa within walking distance to shops, banks, bars, restaurants, and local amenities.

10 minutes by foot to beautiful sandy beaches.Well maintained with 4 beds and 2 baths. 200m2 plot. 125m build. Private garden, garage, and 2 communal pools.

Priced to sell quickly. Call 96 897 1860 for more information.

(101098) 3 Bed 2 Bath detached bungalow type villa on a 450m2 plot and has a lovely private pool area.3 double bedrooms, family bathroom and walk in shower room.Fully furnished and includes A/C and Sat .located just outside Pilar Town and only 2 mins from Lo Romero Golf course, beautiful views of the Mar Menor from the private roof solarium. Reduced to 174,500 euro call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (100892) 2 Bed 1 Bath Penthouse apartment right in the heart of Cabo Roig and beachside of the N332.Furnished and includes A/C and Sat T.V. plus underground parking. It has incredible pool and sea views from its balcony,and you are only a short walk to the beach and all of Cabo Roigs facilities. euro 139,950 call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467.

(100887) 2 bed 1 Bath ground floor apartment. Furnished and includes A/C and Sat T.V walking distance to all amenities and 15 mins to the beach. Off road parking and use of a communal pool.

95,000 euro Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (100884) NOW REDUCED -2 bed 2 bath South facing quad. Fully furnished and includes A/C and Sat T.V. In lovely condition. Off road parking and use of a beautiful communal pool. Only a short walk to all amenities. Must be seen. NOW REDUCED TO 105,000 euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (100885) 3 Bed 2 Bath townhouse. Fully furnished. A/C throughout plus Sat T.V and underground parking.

Within walking distance of all amenities and use of a communal pool and gardens. Ideal for permanent living or a holiday home.

109,500 euro call 667 592 467 or

www.yourlocalnewspaper.info 968 971 860 (100880) 2 bed 1 Bath ground floor apartment in Los Altos.Fully furnished and includes Sat T.V and ducted A/C and also a double glazed front seating area overlooking the garden. Only a short walk to all amenities and the beach. This is priced to sell. 68,950 eur Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (100877) 2 Bed 1 Bath first floor apartment is South facing and overlooks the pool and has sea views from the balcony. Fully furnished with A/Con and Sat T.V. Underground parking. In the heart of Cabo Roig and is only walking distance to the beach. 99,750 euros call 667 592 467 or 968 971 860 (101123) Beautiful Quad-Villa with 2 beds and 2 baths. Furnished to a very high standard with A/C, alarm and Sat TV. In a lovely gated community. Lovely sea views from the solarium, and is walking distance to all amenities. fantastic communal pool area, this is a great example of this sort of property.

REDUCED TO 115,000 EUR. Tel.: 968 971 860.

(100865) 3 bed 2 bath detached villa is fully furnished and comes with its own private swimming pool. Property has an underbuild which has been legally renovated to create a separate 1 bed, 1 bath, 1 kitchen apartment with its own private entrance. The newly renovated underbuild is included in the deeds. The property is in walking distance to all local amenities.

167,500 euros call 968 971 860.

(100856) Situated in Torremendo, San Miguel de las Salinas is this lovely 4 bed, 3 bath detached Villa with private pool and beautiful views to the countryside. Open fireplace, and Air Con with also all white goods. On 290m2 plot with off road parking only 4.5kms from San miguel and 2kms from Torremendo.Just reduced eur 162,500 eur. Call 667 592 467 (100853) 2 bed 1 bath Quad house.South West facing and comes part furnished and includes A/Con.In a lovely gated community and has use of a beautiful communal pool. On a good size plot and has a very large roof solarium. Only a short walk to all amenities.eur 98,750 call 667 592 467 (100854) Beautiful ground floor apartment.

Front Line beach in La Zenia. In a gated and secure complex with incredible views across La Zenia bay you literally walk off your terrace and on to the beach.Fully furnished to a high standard this is a unique property because of its proximity to the beach.This is a property that has to be seen.eur 259,750 call 968 971 860.

(100855) 3 bed 2 bath Penthouse in the very popular Molino Blanco Development, fully furnished and also Sat T.V and A/Con. Overlooks the park area and has

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lovely sea views from the balcony and roof solarium.Only a 1000 metres from La Zenia beach and has access to all of the local amenities.eur 99,750 call 968 971 860 (100852) This is a 3 or 4 bed, 2 bath quad bungalow. Fully furnished and includes A/con, central heating and Sat T.V. Lovely sea views from its roof solarium, on which there is a shed, plus closed-in conservatory with an additional bedroom & shower room, so would make perfect guest accommodation. The 4th bedroom/ study has its own entrance. The property is only a short walk to all amenities. It also has use of a lovely communal pool. Reduced to sell 99,000 euro. Call 968 971 860/667 592 467. (100846) 2 bed 1/1/2 bath townhouse. South facing and is in the gated community of Colinas De La Zenia.It has A/con,Sat T.V and comes fully furnished.The property overlooks the communal pool area, sea views from the main bedroom balcony.Only a short walk to all amenities and the beach.eur 103,950 call 968 971 860. (100844) 3 bed 2 Bath detached villa. South facing in lovely condition. A/con throughout and comes fully furnished to a high standard.The property overlooks a beautiful communal pool and has views across the countryside and to the sea. It is only a short drive to San Miguel and Villamartin. Euro 239,950 call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (100843) Dolores. Large Finca in plot of 10,000 m2. All services connected. Build Size 215m2. Must be viewed. 195,000 euros. Tel 649 189 930 (65297) 3/4 bedroom, 2 bathroom quad villa on a corner plot, part furnished. In very good order and in a gated community with a lovely pool area. Potential to create 4th bedroom on covered in Solarium.

Walking distance to all amenities in Playa Flamenca. 89,000 euros.

Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (100848) 2 Bed 2 Bath top floor duplex, furnished to a high standard and includes A/Con and Sat T.V. South facing and has a large private roof solarium,the large balcony is fully double glazed which makes a lovely sitting area. Use of 2 communal swimming pools.

92,750 eur Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (100840)

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Detached Villa on a 900m2 plot with lovely established garden and private pool area. Furnished to a high standard and to include air con and SAT TV. In a quiet location but only a short distance to all amenities. 232,500 euros call 667 592 467 (92306) 3 Bed, 3 bath Townhouse situated in Las Chismosas, in Playa Flamenca. Fully furnished and includes Air/Con and Sat TV. In lovely condition and only a short distance to all amenities. Three terraces and a communal pool.

NOW REDUCED TO 119,950 Euros. Cal 677 592 467 or 968 971 860. (92307) 3 Bed, 2 bath semi detached house, south facing for all year round sunshine. Partly furnished with SAT TV, short walk to many amenities. Two lovely communal pool areas. A lovely house and viewing is recommended. reduced to 107,500 euros call 667 592 467 (92308) Beautifully presented 2 bed ground floor bungalow. Property consists of Lounge/Diner, good sized kitchen with storage area, Master bedroom with fitted wardrobes, twin bedroom with fitted wardrobes and family bathroom.

Good sized garden and communal pool. This property is located just a short stroll to Villamartin Plaza and is ideal for full time living and holidays 80,000 euros Tel 966 772 553 (92320)

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Lovely 3 bed, 2 bath detached villa situated on one level, with private pool, between San Miguel de Salinas and Torremendo. Fully furnished with all white goods and electricals. Ceiling fans in all rooms, Sat TV and Internet.

Beautiful views across the salt lakes to Torrevieja and the Mediterranean, 5kms from San Miguel. With garage and covered drive. Now Reduced to 175,000 Euros. Call 667 592 467.

(92331) 2 bed, 2 bath Quad house situated in the very popular area of Torre de la Horadada. Open lounge, Air/Con and Sat TV and within walking distance to the many amenities and the beautiful beach and Marina. Communal pool area and views to the sea. 144,950 euros. Call 667 592 467 (92332) South facing Marbella style quad bungalow on one level, easy maintenance, low community fees, perfect for full-time living and very good location for a holiday home 2/3 bed 2 bath air conditioned, off road parking large beautiful communal pool and garden nice communtiy, low fees close to all of the amenities of Cabo Roig perfect location for holidays or full-time living only 15 mins walk to Cabo Roig beach. REDUCED to 99,000 euros. Call 667 592 467 (92613) Beautiful Detached Villa has 3 beds and 2 baths. South facing

Monday, 24th December, 2012 with air con SAT TV and a full central heating system. On a 400m2 plot with a beautiful 10 x 5 private pool with a fantastic waterfall.Lovely private roof solarium with views across la Zenia bay,this property should be seen. 259.750 euros call 667 592 467 (92615) South facing 2 bed, 1 bath Marbella Bungalow.In fantastic condition and furnished to a very high standard. Includes A/con and Sat TV. Private roof solarium with sea views, off road parking and plenty of garden space,also within walking distance of all amenities. Reduced to 98,000 euros call 667 592 467 / 968 971 860 (92673) Lovely 2 bed, 1 1/2 bathroom Townhouse situated in La Florida. South facing with front and rear balconies for all year round sunshine,also has front and rear garden areas. Two communal pool areas and only a short walk to the popular Emerald Isle complex. 74,950 euros. Call 667 592 467 (92674) 2 bed 1 bath Battenburg style townhouse in the popular Cabo Roig area.Furnished with A/con and Sat T.V. and the rear courtyard has been converted into an extended kitchen.Use of four communal pools and walking distance to all amenities and the beach JUST REDUCED 87,500 euros call 667 592 467 (92675)

lovely 2 bed 2 bath modern ground floor apartment in Punta Prima.

Fully furnished and includes Sat T.V and A/con throughout.

Within walking distance of all amenities and also the beach.

This is a must see. 109,750 euros call 667 592 467 (92676) Two/ Three bed, one bath apartment located in the heart of La Zenia, close to the shops, bars, supermarkets and the beautiful beaches. The apartment comes fully furnished with SAT T.V. Communal Pool area. This property offers excellent rental potential due to its location. 109,950 euros call 667 592 467 (92677) A stunning quad villa in playa golf property with 2 bedrooms 1.5 bathroom and large garden just a short walk from bars and the bus and only a 5 mins drive to the beach 115,000 euros contact Ian on 644 115 988 (96290) 2 Bedroom quad villa in Lomas de Cabo Roig just 5 mins walk to the shop and about 5 mins drive to the beach this has been a lovely home but need to sell now it only 89,999 euros call Carl on 672 875 251 (96292) Ground floor bungalow over looking community garden and just a short walk from the supermarket carrefour in Torrevieja this is a lovely property with a nice size garden Ideal for you if you are looking to be close to all amenties was 99,000 euros now 75,000

www.yourlocalnewspaper.info euros call me James on 644 138 502 (96293) Refurbished top floor bungalow with private garden and private solarium in the Verdemars with sea view and golf views also we have refurbished to a high standard there is a lovely stream just a few mins walk away and the communtiy is a nice and clean with 2 communal pool now 124,999 euros call today paul on 634 043 697 (96294) Ground Floor 2 Bedroom, 1 bathroom Apartment. Fully Furnished and Includes Air Con and SAT TV. It has off-road parking and overlooks the Marquesa Golf Course literally front-line views.

The property is in lovely condition. 69,950 euros call 667 592 467 (96311) Two Bedroom, two bathroom Attached Bungalow situated in La Florida. South facing with views to the sea from two double glazed conservatories and also the solarium. Fully furnished SAT TV and close to all amenities. It is also only walking distance to the popular Emerald Isle complex. 106,950 euros call 667 592 467 (96314) This is a Three Bedroom, Two bathroom Semi-Detached Bungalow situated in Los Urrutias in the beautiful Mar Menor region. The property is on a 340m2 corner plot and comes fully furnished and includes air

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con and SAT TV. Only a three minute stroll to the beach and amenities and a five minute drive to Los Alcazares with its cosmopolitan feel. 129,000 euros call 667 592 467 or 968 971 860 (96315) 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, detached bungalow. Fully furnished, Sat Tv, A/C and central heating. The property is on a good size plot, with a private roof solarium, off road parking, also includes a hot tub. It has sea views and is walking distance to Flamenca Beach and all it’s amenities. EUR 160000. Call 667 592 467 or 968 971 860. (96318) 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, south facing detached villa. Furnished to high standard with A/C, Sat TV. The property has a beautiful private pool area with all day sunshine. Located in the heart of Playa Flamenca and has access to all ameminities. EUR 264,950.

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END OF THE WORLD? Market Commentary 21st December Firstly, if you are reading this then no apocalypse has happened as yet. I’ve been looking out of the window and I can report no fire… Speaking of the end of the world (at least if you are reading financial media this morning).

Spain look increasingly unlikely to meet its 2012 deficit target as a contracting economy hinders the impact of the deepest budget cuts in the nation’s democratic history. Deputy Budget Minister Marta Fernandez Curras said. “It will be difficult, but who says it’s impossible?” Curras told reporters in Madrid yesterday evening after Budget Ministry data showed the central-government’s shortfall through November was 4.37 percent of gross domestic product. Curras said the social security system, combining Spain’s tax-funded pensions and unemployment insurance, is expected to register a gap of around 1 percent of output in 2012. The central government and social security together have a full-year deficit goal of 4.5 percent. For now, Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy’s government has ruled out seeking European aid to curb a surge in borrowing costs while acknowledging Spain may miss its deficit target. The Brussels-based European Commission suspended its budget-cut prescriptions for the nation last month as the euro region sank into a recession.

The European Union has set Spain an overall deficit target of 6.3 percent of GDP for this year, after overspending swelled to 9.4 percent in 2011. That includes the balance from the 17 semi-autonomous regions, 8,000 municipalities and the Social Security. “The data are in

line with the economic situation we are going through,” Curras said.

“I myself would like to know today how much tax receipts will amount to at the end of the year, but it’s too early to say.” It’s difficult to forecast the deficit to the exact decimal place, she said.

The pound fell the most against the dollar in more than a week as a report showed British consumer confidence fell more than economists predicted in December. U.K. government bonds advanced. Sterling pared its third-straight weekly advance versus the U.S. currency. The U.K. economy is still in a period of stagnation and the improvement in the third quarter is likely to be temporary. Recent long positions for the pound have been stretched and the currency may come under some pressure as investors adjust those into the year end. A long position is a bet the price of an asset will rise. The pound dropped 0.2 percent to $1.6246 at 9:15 a.m. London time, the largest decline since Dec. 13. It rose to $1.6307 on Dec. 19, the strongest level since Sept. 21, and has gained 0.5 percent this week. Sterling was little changed at 81.36 pence per euro.

All that remains is to say we are open for a half day on the 24th December, normal office hours on the 26th & 27th & 28th and half day on the 31st December and then back to normal from the 2nd January 2013. Have very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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RAFA BRANCH END THE YEAR ON A HIGH The Royal Air Forces Association Costa Blanca Branch ended 2012 in style at the last General Meeting of the year that took place on 18th December at the El Paraiso Restaurant, near Carrefour. During the business side of the meeting members were informed of another magnificent year, during which, fund raising in support of the Associations charitable aims reached another significant amount, all thanks to the generosity, not only of members but also the public response to the Annual Wings Appeal that took place in three local Iceland stores during September.

At the completion of the business side of the meeting, a Christmas Hamper Draw took place which raised a magnificent €320 towards next years Wings Appeal and after this good news members were treated to an assortment of snacks and liquid refreshment to give a fitting end to the Branch year.

It may be of interest to know that the Branch is open to anyone who would accept the aims of the Association, which as well as supporting the RAFA charity is to bring together like minded people who can socialise and have fun. If you are interested in learning more why not contact the Chairman, Terry Joy Tel: 966 26 2695 or the Secretary, Pat Distin Tel: 966 78 6635 or visit the web site www.costablanca.com

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THE LEADER CHRISTMAS GOLF COMPETITION AT VISTABELLA

Sponsored by Costa Blanca Green Fee Services.

Here on the Costa’s golf is one of the biggest leisure time activities for both tourists and resident alike and with this in mind we have secured the services of Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services to provide a weekly round up of local golfing events and topics and in conjunction with us at THE LEADER will provide discounted golf prices to all of our readers and run our golf competitions.

In association with Costa Blanca Green Green Fee Services

Year End Reflection Time The end of the year is a good time to take stock of your golf game particularly a sort of mental game MOT. Here are just a few mental game reminders to help you with your game when things start to go wrong.

Think about the shot that you have got next – forget the last bad shot and focus on the next one by thinking about what can and can’t be done therefore filling your mind with positive thoughts rather than negative one’s about the bad shot.

Be careful about who you take advice from – golfers are too ready to take advice from anyone but with the average male handicap of 16.4 wouldn’t you be better listening to someone who really knows?

Attitude is everything – this is extremely important because it keeps you in the right frame of mind and helps you to save shots.

Control your bad temper with a baby’s dummy – carry this in your golf bag and promise yourself that if you ’ lose it’ on the golf course, you will take it out of the bag and suck it for the whole of the next hole and the feeling of absurdity will stop you losing your temper on the golf course again.

Never give up and stay hopeful to the end – always try your best on each shot and remain optimistic because you never know when the next run of birdies and good shots is around the corner.

Keep it simple – the less you think about what you do when playing a shot the better.

Set reasonable targets for your ability – do not attempt shots that you do not have the ability to achieve because it will only end in frustration.

Believe in yourself – if you do not who will?

Be set to play – if you are not 100% comfortable over the ball then walk away and re-compose yourself and this will save you many shots.

Be a modest golfer – because you will face victory and defeat in almost equal measure.

Always have fun and enjoy yourself – it is too easy to get caught up in how well or badly that you are playing and it is essential that you look forward to the next shot or game and when this feeling has gone take a break until you feel that you are raring to go again.

Remember that 80% of good shot making is down to the basics of posture, grip and alignment but if you do not have the correct mental approach to the game of golf you will prevent your automatic swing working in pressure situations.

We at THE LEADER are committed to providing to our golfing readers affordable golf without the need to join a club or apply for a card but simply contact the number below to have instant access to discounted golf prices, many of which are exclusive to us.

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For bookings and more information contact Mike at info@costa-blancagreenfees.com or direct on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 quoting reference LEADER. Golfing Weather Watch The week is forecast to be wall to wall sunshine with temperatures in the mid teens degrees but Monday temperaturs could be as high as 22 degrees.

Quotation of the week “I never used to like playing 36 holes in a day because of the risk of finishing in the my same divot hole in the second round” – Ben Hogan

Before leaving for the course at 7.45am we were well wrapped up with waterproofs and woolly hats anticipating low temperatures at the course BUT we couldn’t be more wrong because some welcome cloud cover kept the temperature at a pleasant level and then half way through the round the sun came out making it a thoroughly warm winter day.

The course was in beautiful condition with some of the best greens in the area and we must say a big thank you to Pablo Riestra and his team who worked wonders in collecting money, preparing cards and processing the scores and producing the winners list.

Today’s competition was the fourth in the series of planned competitions sponsored by THE LEADER newspaper in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services and consisted of an 18 hole stableford with a shotgun start at 9.00am for a full field of 44 players.

The purpose of these events is to provide competitive, friendly and affordable golf and listening to the feedback from the competitors we appeared to ticked all of these boxes.

Taking part in any event is important and to then win something puts the icing on the cake and for today’s event the prizes were provided by our main sponsors Costa Blanca Green Fee Services, the Leader,’ Mick the Grip’ Reeves and of course Vistabella themselves and our thanks go to them for their support.

Given that this was the Christmas all of the prizes had been wrapped with

the winners in descending order having the first choice from the prizes that included green fee vouchers for 2 players and buggy, Ping polo shirt, fleece sports top, electronic golf register, putter cover and towel, golf glove and more.

On the day there was remarkably consistent golf played which reflected in good scoring and the nearest the pin prizes were well contested and the winners on the day were as follows: 1st – Maureen Foulcer - 37 points, 2nd – Phil Delacy – 35 points 3rd – Brian Wensley – 35 points, 4th – Nigel Synnock – 34 points 5th – John Morgan – 34 points, 6th – Wim Schmitz -34 points 7th – Aidan Byrne – 33 points, 8th – Dave Smith – 33 points Nearest Pin on Hole 4/15 – Colin Fear, NTP on Hole 8 – Dave McCulloch Longest Drive Hole 7/18 – Mike Probert and Nigel Synnock A big thank you to all of the players who joined us on this day and seasons greetings and best wishes from all at the LEADER and Costa Blanca Green Fee Services to all of our readers and many thanks for your support throughout the year The next LEADER competition will be held in the Spring 2013 so watch the newspaper for information.

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SUCINA GOLF SOCIETY.

HAPPY DAYS G.S.

This months game was an Individual Stableford held at El Valle.

18 players turned up for a sunny and warm start. This game counted as our last game towards " Player of The Year 2012", so with only 1 point separating two of our players contending for the men´s title of " Player of the Year", this was going to go be a close contest.

Some good scores were returned, though for some there was certainly no records broken and for them, the Course won on the day!

Our last 3-ball of players included our 2 competing players for the men's title. An audience awaited them on the terrace overlooking the 18th green, so no pressure! Winners were: Division One - 1st place Dave Maskins with 32 points, 2nd place David Hurst with 31 points.

Division Two - 1st place Brian Kay with 30 points ( on count back) and 2nd place Ray Banks (on count back).

Division Three - Doreen Crowhurst with 21 points and 2nd place Ray Davies with 17 points.

Nearest the Pin winners were:- Hole 6 - Dave Maskins, Hole 9 - Peter Tuit, Hole 12 - Andy Harvey and Hole 15 - Brian Kay. Our next game is on Thursday, 10th January 2013 at Peraleja Golf. This is the " New Year Cup".

More details of all our 2013 Fixtures will be on the Website http://www.sucinagolfsociety.webs.com

HACIENDA DEL ALAMO, 18/12.

We met at Hacienda for our Xmas game devised by our outgoing capt, Chris Blown, for his final game as captain, it was a pairs comp with each player driving off with his partners ball, then playing his own ball (wherever it may be) I .E. you drive 250 mtrs down the middle of the fairway, your partner drives out of bounds, YOU play 3 off the tee!!! What a good way to make friends? But we all had a great day, great weather, good company, good but very difficult course. We all returned to Marinasol bar/restaurant, at Cabo Roig, for our presentations and some very well made/filled sandwiches, thanks chef. And thanks to Hannah, Paige and Charlie for looking after us so well. Results as follows, 1st, Doug Jones/Mike Newton, 2ndChris Blown, Dave Naylor, 3rd, Fred Noakes/Nigel Cawther. N.Ps. 5th Chris Blown, 8th/15th Dave Naylor, 12th Dave Butler. We Thanked Chris Chris Blown for his efforts as Captain during 2012, he has been a good and hard working capt Thanks Chris, but enough of this, The King is Dead, Long live the King, welcome to Kedrick Rhodes, our new Captain for 2013 (can't wait). Thanks also to our shirt sponsor, Marinasol bar/restaurant, nice one Steve and Maz. Next game is at las Colinas,(the Caps drive in) we are playing on Wednesday 2nd jan 2013' payments at the course, so please be at the course by 09.30 at the latest, thank you.

Have a happy Christmas and a healthy New Year. Robin(the scribe) Adams.

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IN THE BUNKER WITH MICK THE GRIP

SMGS’s “JINGLE BALLS” DAY

A LITTLE BIT of golfing history: Musselburgh Links Old Course, East Lothian is officially recognised as the oldest golf course in the world.

Mary Queen of Scots is said to have been beaten at Musselburgh by Lady Seton while staying at Seton House, close by, but the earliest official record of golf being played there is from Sir John Foulis in 1672.

He “Lost at golfe at Musselburgh; £3.5s.0d.” In 1728 one Duncan Forbes played golf at Musselburgh with his son. He recorded: “Got the better of my son at the Gouf, if he Mick the Grip has raised over Euro 5,200 this year for the Royal British was as good at any other thing as he Legion Poppy Appeal. Here his achievments are acknowledged by the is at that there might be some hopes Chairman and members of the Orihuela Costa Branch. for him.” Today Dad would have been caddying for him at the Open. bers says “This is a joyous occasion, we enthusiastically welcome the At the fourth hole stood Mrs Foreman’s Inn, with a hatch in the wall ladies.” Sure you do! through which many a wee dram would have been passed. The course THE FORTUNATE golfing friends of Jack Nicklaus need never worry originally consisted of seven holes, becoming nine holes in 1870. When about finding somewhere to practice. The Bears Club in South Florida, Musselburgh golfers sliced their shots onto the road they would play back inaugurated by Jack and his wife Barbara in 1999, is the result of his to the links using brass soled clubs, and the metal plate on the ‘brassie’ dream to create a world class golf course and premier private club where wooden club was invented there in 1885 for this purpose. If you ever won- members and their guests can enjoy all the luxuries multi millionaires dered why the golf hole measures four and a quarter inches it happened to expect. McIlroy and other Tour players spend hours on the course. Luke be the width of the implement used to cut the holes at Musselburgh. In Donald’s chipping and putting practice follows a strict routine. Three balls 1893 the R & A made the size mandatory. are struck every three yards to leave a divot pattern. After 30 balls, he The 18 hole 6725 yds championship course was designed by 5 times Open counts how many shots stop inside a six foot ring placed around each hole.

Champion James Braid and officially opened by a fourball of Percy Alliss, He does this for hours, changing the distance and the style of shot, before Henry Cotton, Alf Padgham and himself on 10th May 1938. recording the results in a performance diary. Perfection doesn’t come by THE CAPTAIN OF this year’s American Ryder Cup team, Davis Love III, chance. And they still miss two footers. is to receive the Bob Jones Award, presented annually by the U.S.G.A. to ONE SATURDAY in 1965, Lee Trevino was mowing the lawn in front of those who best uphold the spirit of the game. his house in Dallas when a woman driving an expensive car stopped in “Davis is a great role model and ambassador on and off the course,” says front of his house. She asked him if he spoke English.

Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem. “He epitomizes everything that Bob "Yes, ma'am, I do. How can I help you?" “How much do you charge for Jones stood for with his integrity and displays of sportsmanship.” At yard work?" she enquired. Trevino, scratched his head and smiled. "The Medinah the poor chap needed all the sportsmanship he could lay his lady in this house lets me sleep with her." The woman put her foot on the hands on. accelerator.

EX. US. SECRETARY of State Condoleeza Rice and Financier Darla A very Happy Christmas to everyone, and Happy Golfing in 2013. Contact Moore have become the first green jacketed women members of Augusta. Mick for all your re-gripping and repair requirements: 638 859 475, and Chairman Billy Payne, who strenuously resisted admitting women mem- check his special offers on Facebook in January.

At LA FINCA A “cold and frosty morning” would have been a very appropriate and seasonal greeting for us as the 30 odd players turned up for San Miguel Golf Society’s charity day at La Finca. But instead I’m pleased to report that a warm day with a light breeze saw most of the players having to shed their “Santa accessories” very early on in the round as they became uncomfortably hot along with the incessant itching!!

With 4 to a team having 2 scores to count on the first 6 holes, 3 on the next 6 then all 4 on the last 6….it was an unusual format which was further complicated when we arrived – early maintenance on the front 9 compelled us to start on the 10th!!!

As usual, Barry had meticulously prepared the cards which declared “holes 1-6 the 2 best scores to count” etc., so the original format had to be adhered to and by starting on the 10th we in fact started halfway through the middle 6 holes, so 3 scores had to count. Val, Eileen and Helen, three better halves of the committee, were a very welcome sight halfway round as they served a tasty mixture of chilli, meat balls and crusty bread to a famished field of golfers….a big thank you to the ladies!

Captain, Steve, and his wife Helen were the grateful recipients of the day’s spoils for their charity “Us to Them” which supports victims of the 2004 tsunami in Sri Lanka as they still try and rebuild their lives.

Together with a fund-raising day on Sunday held at their home, Steve and Helen’s early totting up calculates the tremendous total of around €2,500 to go, in its 100% entirety, direct to Sri Lanka – a fantastic amount for which Steve and Helen pass on their heart-warm thanks to all concerned.

The team scores ranged from a mere 89 points up to a healthy 115 points which clinched top spot for Phil de Lacy, Glen Rapley, Mike Jordan and Norman Padmore, but with some nifty manoeuvring and juggling, Barry & Steve managed to ensure all the teams won something.

Steve did his usual and won 2 of the NTP’s with Callum Edmond and Glen Rapley winning the others. Ellen Drakesmith claimed “nearest the bunker – but not in it!” on the 9th with Callum Edmond winning the longest drive on the 8th.

The day was perfectly rounded off with a beautiful 3 course meal at the restaurant at La Finca where around 50 members and wives enjoyed the prize-giving and the draw of the Christmas raffle. I seem to vaguely remember there were a few bottles of fine wine consumed during the festivities as well!

The society also passes on its thanks to all at La Finca for their contribution and support for this event…..thank you, it is appreciated. The committee wishes all members and their families a very merry Christmas and a healthy and happy 2013. Check our games over the holiday period and all the new year venues by visiting www.smgs.org or by giving Barry a ring on 966 731 033. We always make all visitors more than welcome.

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Our Christmas hamper tournament was played at Roda on the 15th of December. Again we had a very good turnout especially for this time of the year with 8 teams of four competing for the honours. The course was as usual very well presented with fast and true greens and with little wind good scores were expected. There were a number of notable shots on the day that included a super birdie on the second from John Gallagher who held out from the bunker. And Damian Corvan played a wonderful snooker shot on the 13th where he held out from off the green playing an in off, I think in snooker terms it was a foul and four point penalty.

We adjourned to the Rocajuna Bar where Denis and Jackie provided a first class buffet and some great entertainment. The excellent buffet was much appreciated by all and provided us with needed sustenance. Jackie the true professional certainly knows how to work the crowd and when she decided to adorn our president with a full mop of hair in the middle of “something stupid” his appearance improved no end and in fact his wife Susy commented on how well he looked with hair. Julian our vice-captain performed a truly memorable version of the Julio Iglesias number Begin the Beguine and brought the house down, while Denis had the opposite impact and emptied the house. Dermot’s wife Breda had Damian in tears, bringing back fond memories I presume of his homeland. Thank you one and all for being great sports and for the entertainment provided which all helped to make the night very special.

Down to the results, in second place with a score of 57.4, Dermot Carroll, Larry Long, Damian Corvan and John O’Brien. The winners of this year’s hamper went to the much deserved winners of Denis McCormack, Bill Currie, Jim Hayes our newest member and the very in form Brenda Folley, who collect her second hamper in a week.

It is the that time of the year when the annual subs are due and also for those of you who need to complete your registration forms for the federation can you please contact the following number 662422605 or johnobrienalicantemail.com. New members are always welcome May I take this opportunity of wishing all our members a very happy and peaceful Christmas and I look forward to seeing you all back on the fairways in 2013. Feliz Navidad.

Villamartin - 19.12.12 By Gail Coultate Villamartin has been our chosen venue for the last two years, not only because of the locale but also its' popularity with members. As always at Christmas people are in good spirits as was shown today, with Santa hats of various kinds resplendently displayed. The weather was superb too, wall to wall sunshine very un-christmas like for us expats. A four person Texas Scramble was the order of the day so a medal round for once, good job it was a team game someone said, much less stressful. As it turned out this was not the case as the course was set up with tees a long way back and most people coming in had tales of woe all except our winners who saved the best putt til last holing a long putt to help them win, which proved to be close thing.

The Santas receiving prizes were: 1st Dave Lewis, John Featherstone, Peter Morris and Paul Carter 66 c/b, each player receiving vouchers for a free game of golf at Villamartin, 2nd Don Oliver, John Soderburg, Colin Ranson and Dicky Claeys receiving bottles of spirits 3rd Bill Mackay, John Henderson, John Cobb and Steve Harrington, receiving bottles of wine and a sleeve of balls each.

NYPs: hole 6 Brian Coultate, hole 9 Dicky Claeys, hole 13 Dave Lewis and hole 17 Allan Budd.

The 2s club: the team of Oliver, Soderburg, Ranson and Claeys received €8 each Free game draw We all met up again in the evening at The Lo Crispin Tavern where a Christmas dinner was served after the presentation of prizes, followed by the Secret Santa draw and Tony providing the entertainment and getting most people up dancing and singing. Many thanks to David and Jose for the champagne and their staff who worked very hard all night. This evening could not have been such a success without the hard work and organisation by David and Joan Dodd many thanks from all of us.

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By Eric Lucas Happy Christmastime and a great New year to all our members.

A good turn out on Saturday 15th December for our Christmas Golf Day. We played at Peraleja, in some good sunny weather, The greens were a bit fast, some of the fairways need a bit of TLC but otherwise all ok.

In the morning we played 9 holes pairs Texas scramble, in the afternoon after a quick bite for some of us catching flights back to Ireland. we played 18 holes four ball better ball , plus 4 n/t/p's on the par threes.

Mike Hooke took some chance in his rush to catch a flight home left his wallet back at the club house. Just got it back from Jim Ayre who made the dash to his home just as his taxi arrived to take him to the airport.

The results were Morning game Kay Chandler and Mike Sephton 38.25, Afternoon Derek Bowen Archie Andrews James Brown and Nigel Cotton on Count back 80 pts R/up team Kay Chandler Marie Fegan Eric Lucas and Mike Hooke. N/T/P's Marie Fegan Jim Fegan Mo Flint M Clarke Diary Dates :Thursday 27th December at Roda first tee 10-00 meet at Gogarty's 8-30, Monday 31st December at Riquelme first tee 10-30 Meet at Gogarty's 9-00. Thursday 3rd January at Saurines La Torre first tee 1000, meet at Gogarty'e 8-30,Saturday 5th Jan at Roda first tee 10-00, meet at Gogarty's 8-30, Thursday 10th Jan at Roda first tee 10-00, meet at Gogarty's 8-30, Guests are welcome to all our games, clubs can be hired, all info on the notice board outside Gogarty's. Contact Numbers 667196178 Eric, 690268711 Maurice

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CARP-R-US NEWS This week saw the last of the Clubs matches for 2012 fished at the Embalse de Pedrera , which is a difficult venue to fish at times and this time proved to be no exception. The results from the match are as follows: First Pete Kerr with 2.920 kilos and in second place Dennis Pick with 1.080 kilos.

The next match will be held on the Eden Canal in Guardamar on the 10th of January 2013- please meet on the bank for the peg draw at 8.00am. Do not forget to book for the match with either Barry or Dave.

On Saturday the 15th of December the Club held its annual Presentation night at the Bar El Alto La Dolores which is also the Clubs home. The members had an excellent 5 course fresh Turkey and Gammon meal and were entertained royally by Terry Jay. The main winner on the evening was Ian Dalzell with 4 Trophies, Dave Hill won the Winter series, the Murcian Cup went to Dennis Pick and the other half of the Pairs trophy ( won with Ian Dalzell) went to John Brightling.

The first of the Clubs Quiz nights will be held on Tuesday the 15th of January 2013 starting at 7.30pm- all are welcome to attend.

The only Club meeting in January is on Sunday the 20th, starting at 11.00am. The President and all the Committee and Members would like to thank every one at the Leader Newspaper and wish all its readers a very Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

A full list of all the Clubs Meeting dates and Quiz Nights can be found on the Clubs web site at www.carprus.net The Clubs home is the Bar El Alto La Dlores just off the roundabout near to the Repsol garage on the N332 between La Mata and Guardamar.

You can telephone 966717923 for further information on this Angling and Social Club.

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After the last night of bowling this year, the draw was held to find the winners of our Xmas ‘Turkey Shoot’ competition, which was sponsored this year by Bar Mosquito Restaurant.

To qualify for a place in the draw, a bowler had to get, depending on their ability, either 2 or 3 strikes (a turkey) in a row.

So after 3 weeks of league bowling, 121 tickets went into the draw, and the 3 lucky winners, who each received a 30 euro ‘turkey’ voucher, presented by John Tennant, were; Rudy Zee (Mixers), Chris Vidal (Bandoleros) and Ivan Munoz (Splash). Well done to the winners, and a big thank you to Bar Mosquito & John Tennant for sponsoring the competition.

ABBEY ANGLING MATCH FISHING

By Terry Screen The final match for this year was an open match and was fished at Murcia on the 18th December.

The water levels are very low with some pegs being impossible to put a keep net in, the cold weather has been affecting catches of late with some pleasure anglers struggling to make 5kgs through the week. The fallacy of paste not being used as a Winter bait was proved wrong by Dave Hutchinson, who putting it to good use up on the Crystal bridge securing the match winning weight. 1st Dave (The Sweetie Man) Hutchinson with 10.740kg fishing the pole with paste. 2nd Stuart (Married again) Taylor

with 7.800kg fishing feeder and maggot. 3rd Ian (The Wizard) Dalzell with 4.280kg fishing feeder and maggot Our next match will now be in the New Year on the 8th January 2013 and weather permitting will be at the Embalsa de Pedrera. Any angler requiring a Valencia fishing licence they can now be obtained for a small fee through Javier the owner of Torre Pesca Tackle Shop in Torrevieja.

Finally we would like to wish everyone A Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year and all details are available from our website www.abbeyangling.com or the match secretary Terry Screen 965 32 8368

EURONICS THURSDAY DART LEAGUE “THE ELECTRICAL SHOP” - BLUE LAGOON Results - 20 December 2012 Hattons Honeys Madigans The Hub Meerkats PB´s Pirates Rendezvous Los Toros Breakaways Pint Depot All Stars Rendezvous Los Toros Gogarty´s Gophers The Hub Meerkats The Hub Hyenas Busters Madigans Hattons Hunks Breeze Bar Sporting Misfits Breakaways PB´s Pirates Pint Depot All Stars Hattons Honeys Mirador Mixtures

4-8 6-6 10-2 1-11 7-5 P-P 6-6 P 12 12 12 12 12 12 11 12 12 11 12 12 12 12

W 12 11 10 7 6 6 6 5 3 3 4 0 1 0

Breeze Bar Busters Sporting Misfits Gogarty´s Gophers The Hub Hyenas Hattons Hunks Mirador Mixtures D 0 1 0 2 3 2 1 1 2 2 0 3 0 1

L 0 0 2 3 3 4 4 6 7 6 8 9 11 11

F 112 109 94 92 79 90 68 66 72 68 47 38 31 40

A 32 35 50 52 65 54 64 78 72 64 97 106 113 104

Pts 24 23 20 16 15 14 13 11 8 8 8 3 2 1

180s Terry Hagenaars x 2, Graham Dunning, Amanda Skinner (R’vous), Jim Cheevers (PB´s Pirates), George Caine (Misfits), 171 Tony Beverley (Breeze Bar), Mark Farmer, Jim Macey-Lillie (Madigans), Derek Kingsbury, John Eyre (Meerkats). Highest game shot Terry Hagenaars (Rendezvous) (118). Best single Mark Farmer (Madigans) 15 darts Well the big news of the week is the Mixtures after 12 long weeks, have earned themselves a point against the All Stars of Pint Depot, who have now drawn 3 matches. Debbie´s Mixtures always seem to do well around this time of year and 2012 was to be no exception, spurred on no doubt by the jolly Christmassy music resounding around the Depot.

Despite some excellent scoring from Debbie Mackleston and Dave Wright, both recording 134 in the first two legs, the Mixtures were 2-0 down through Gary Minor D10 and Ann O´Keef D10. A spirited fight back fol-

lowed, Graham Cox and Wright getting the necessary doubles 2-2. Jade Cox teamed up with father Graham in the second double, the latter securing D16 to take the lead. The All Stars via Rachel Broadhead D10, quickly wiped out the away advantage to level at half time. Vi Pryce D5 gave the home side the lead in the first single only for Marge Simpson D13 to level again. Ann O´Keef D7 and Ray Pryce D6 gave the hosts a 2 leg advantage, securing the draw and a valuable point. All Star Eddie Fozzard was given the responsibility of winning the match, but opponent Graham Cox had other ideas and went out on D3. Matt Cummins the All Stars secret weapon faced Dave Wright in the final leg, both players having acquitted themselves well throughout the match. It was however Wright who came out on top with D8 after a very close encounter to earn the Mixtures their first point of the season.

The Bulls had the unenviable task of entertaining the Hyenas from the Hub. The reason, Simon Williams 37th birthday. Now, Mr. Williams can seriously party at any time let alone Thursday dart night and a significant birthday (yes they´re all significant to Simon). Bulls captain Amanda Skinner´s diplomatic take on the evening was enjoyable but quite noisy.

Quite an understatement I imagine! This was probably illustrated by the fact the Bulls raced to a 6-0 lead at half time, although the Hyenas could, no should, have won 2 of the 6. As the noise level increased the Bulls level of concentration reduced to the point they only won 1 of the 6 singles available. Williams himself somehow managed an 84 out (T20,D12), Joe Miller, Andy Brooker and Richie Weaver following suit. It was left to the flying Dutchman Terry Hagenaars now fully recovered from picking up his wallet, to retrieve the situation. A fine 17 dart single including 2x140 won the 7th and winning leg for the league leaders.

Some pretty decent arrows were thrown down at Madigans who played host to the Busters from Playa Flamenca. The home side found themselves 4-2 up at half time with a very good chance of winning the match and leap frogging their visitors in the league. Madigans´ Mark Taylor, apparently suffering from ¨Man flu¨ was ably supported by Leah Chesworth in the triples and pairs. Busters Mark Filer was also suffering from a similar ailment however still amassed some fine scores throughout 4x100 and 125, despite losing his singles to Sid Cross. Des Field top scored for Madigans hitting 100 and 2x140. The away side´s Babs Warren 2x100 and Peter O´Rouke 102 assisted Filer´s 5 tons, resulting in winning 4 of the 6 singles and a deserved draw for both sides. Leah Chesworth 121 was singled out for a mention in despatches for her culinary, bar and darting skills by all.

The Meerkats faced Sonya Cooper´s Sporting Life Misfits who have obviously been practising of late, despite the score line saying otherwise. The Kats raced to a 4-0 lead Alex Nikolov recording 2x100,140 in the second triple Eddie Bendelow securing the leg on D8. Newcomer Tomas Piwczyk (a beer for anyone able to pronounce that) scoring well and taking out D2.

In the fourth Nikolov again recorded a ton, Graham Todd D8 finishing off the 601 after Grainne Sharkey had hit a magnificent 156 to leave a shot out. The second pair highlighted Sonya Cooper this time hitting 112 and D20 using just the one dart, to retrieve one leg. Son Karl featured in the last pair and made it two in a row with 2x100 and a D19 out. Great darts.

Unfortunately that was to be the Misfits last leg despite some close encounters, particularly from Peter James 100, who couldn’t convert his scoring into a winning leg. James however tells me he is now in training for the London marathon next April and will be raising money for juvenile diabetes an affliction his son and himself suffer from. More news on Peter later.

A number of players have recently confided using their league status to buy either their other half Christmas presents or joint presents down at Euronics (Blue Lagoon) our league sponsors. Debbie Mackleston, Euronics principal has been offering tasty incentives all season to participating players and what better time than Christmas to take advantage of some super deals on all electrical goods.

Talking of good deals, pop down to James Brown´s Gogarty´s (La Zenia) for lunch or dinner over the next few weeks. I had the pleasure of dinner there recently and not only was it scrummy but also tremendous value.

Two, yes two, qualify steak dinners with all the trimmings for 20 euros, don’t know how you do it James, music´s thrown in and he will even give you a whopping at darts if you have the inclination. Great deals in the Euronics Darts League.

Finally its our two week Xmas break therefore Derek Kingsbury, Linda Cross, Steph Simpson and myself would like to wish everyone a Happy Christmas and a Prosperous and Healthy 2013. Listen to darts chit chat on Exite Radio 89.2FM or 93.1FM live on Saturday between 3 and 4pm.

Paul Durrant, League Chairman

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SABA WINTER TRIPLES Week 8 Monday 10th December 2012

ENTERPRISE LEAGUE

On 14 December EI Cavaliers visited Monti Mar Matadors for what turned out to be a disappointing result for the Cavaliers. Only two rinks came near to getting a result, going down by 2 shots and 1 shot, the overall result being 72 shots for and 129 against - 0 points to 14. Let's hope the New Year brings better results.

Also on 14th, the Claymores played at home against San Luis Tigers. Not a good day for EI, winning on just one rink - Mary Elliott, Sandra Jones and Len Bettam. We know we can and must do better, perhaps next year will see us improve our game. 85 shots to 107 giving us just 2 points to 12.

16 December was the final day of our Christmas competition which was spread over three Sundays, and what a great success it was. The photo shows Santas of all shapes and sizes. My mum told me that there was only one Santa - you really can't believe everything your mum tells you, can

you? Prizes galore and everyone a winner. Mulled wine and mince pies before the game thanks to Ron and Anne. Best Father Christmas was Dave Close and Lady Christmas was Denise Horne. The lucky winners of the Turkeys were the Reindeers team - Sandra Kavanagh, Lillian Harris and Jim Malloy. Second prize went to the Fairies - Maurice Hill, Alan Howcroft and Keith Jolliffe. It was the best turn out in nine years - long may it continue!

Once a month we meet up for lunch at various restaurants organised by different club members, and very popular it seems to be. We MAY not be the best bowlers but socially there are no better people. On Tuesday, 18 December, nearly 50 members made it a very enjoyable get-together.

Here's to the next one in the New Year.

I and my wife, Kath (my long-suffering secretary) wish everyone a SAFE & HAPPY CHRISTMAS. See you all next year.

QUESADA BOWLS CLUB By Doug Beattie Swifts report Fri. 14th Dec. Swift report. It's official, we've made it to the top of the league!!! After a superb performance against the La Siesta Silvers, winning on five rinks and gaining the overall by 55 shots, we have taken the top spot from Greenlands Cedars. Points:- Quesada 12 La Siesta 2. Shots 131 to 76. Winning rinks:- M Smethurst F Beattie T Jakeman 20-10. L Richardson J Ester D Riley 23-14.

J Watson C Waterson J Riley 23-11. D Beattie D Johnson J Northend 328. M Bowness M Richardson B Armstrong18-13. The Friendly also won D Waterson A Smethhurst 20-12.

"Top Score" report.

Last Tuesday saw the final game in the "Top Score" League, which has run over the last 3 months.

The last few weeks the top of the league has been hotly contested by Gerry Linley & Jason Prokopowycz, with Jason coming out the winner by 5 shots, taking first prize. Gerry came in a worthy runner up, taking second prize. Thanks to all who supported the club day, next league starts 9th

January 2013.

In the Enterprise League, Quesada Pearls went into their Xmas break in a good mood having beaten high flying San Miguel Pulsars 12 - 2 to climb above them to 3rd = position in the league table. Well done.

On Wed. 20th suitably dressed for the festive season we boarded a very early coach for the drive north to Benitachell to play the pre-Xmas 2nd leg of the annual 'Friendship Cup'. In glorious sunshine there was a tight struggle across the green as scores swung both ways and in the end 2 rinks won, 1 drew and 4 rinks lost to lose 101 - 111 but having started with a 24 shot advantage after October's home leg we won back the cup from our hosts after their victory in 2011. The game was followed by a hearty Xmas meal in good company which is what the cup is all about. A happy coach returned home enjoying the annual rendition of 'Santa Baby' by Maggie Gray on the way. Quesada Bowls Club would like to wish a very Merry Xmas & a Happy New Year to all Bowlers & Friends & we hope to see you all again next Year.

LA SIESTA BOWLS REPORT

SAN LUIS BOWLS CLUB

By Norman Adcroft Christmas Party 13th Dec. was held at the Portico Mar Restaurant Campo De Guardamar. A great night was had by everyone with the usual good food and service. Thank you to the staff for their attention to detail helping to make it once again a success. A special thank you must go to Anne Jackson for arranging the party, and ensuring everything went without a hitch. Forthcoming events: Saturday 5th January (Three Kings Day) La Siesta will again host the Iris Kadwell Trophy, This is an informal fun day, open to everyone and regulation clothing is not necessary although flat soled shoes are. (Fancy dress optional) Anyone wanting a fun day come along at 9.30 for 10.00am on the day and you will be made most welcome.

Wednesday 23rd January from 7.30 onwards, we will be holding a social evening at Carmen’s Bar and Restaurant El Chaparral, La Siesta. This is open to Members and their Guests, and tickets can be obtained from Lyn or Jim at €8 each. A basket supper and dessert is included as is entertainment by the cast of Stage Struck.

Saturday Fun Hamper15th Dec. Winners, Doreen and Barrie Bell skipped

by Roy Millward. Chicken and Egg 19th Dec. Chicken...Rod Land, Wine...Brian Thomason, Eggs....Dave Wake. Sonny Cavanagh I would like to personally, and on behalf of the members of La Siesta Bowls Club, convey sincere condolences to the Family of Sonny Cavanagh from San Luis Bowls Club, who sadly passed away on Saturday 15th December. Always a pleasure to play against, Sonny was a formidable opponent but played the game with a fair and fun spirit, and will forever be remembered by all in the bowling community for his joyous personality. Anyone who played with him, or against him, must be saddened by his passing. Costa Blanca Bowling is poorer. We have lost a true Gentleman.

If you wish to take up a new sport, and want make new friends, with a little gentle exercise, you will be made very welcome. Bowls and shoes can be hired and tuition arranged. New members are always welcome. Ring Jim or Lyn on 690190523 and they will help, or call in at La Siesta Bowls Club at Calle Rossini La Siesta Urbanisation If any members know of any business or sponsors they think would, help with sponsoring these reports, please contact any committee member or ask them to call the LEADER directly. Thank you.

By Sheila Cammack I am sorry to have to announce the deaths of 2 members in the past week: Sonny Cavanagh & Doug Mole, our thoughts are with their families at this sad time.

Christmas is normally a time of happy thoughts & remembering family & friends, so on Wednesday that is what club members did. At separate services in the morning & the afternoon we joined together to support Norma & Maureen & family members to celebrate the lives of Doug & Sonny who (in line with his well-known sense of humour) summed it up rather aptly with his final choice of music “…another one bites the dust”!! They will be missed & remembered by their friends at San Luis.

On Saturday morning, 15th, San Luis Club hosted the “England v Wales” match; good play, good company & a good result for England. On Saturday evening many of us enjoyed the San Luis Christmas party.

Thanks to the restaurant staff who did a great job providing a wide range of tasty food for the buffet (to feed the energetic dancers) & well done to Jean Hepehi & Dave Blackie for organising it all.

There were no league matches this week & obviously the chicken drive on Wednesday was cancelled out of respect so only Sunday 16th’s result to report: chicken winner was Bob Brand & the egg cup went to Keith Blood.

1-off club championship matches are still continuing towards the semi finals. Don’t forget mixed pairs matches will be played on Tuesday 8th January at 9:30 for 10:00 start, please check the board for all details.

Also just a reminder of the fun bowling days on Christmas Eve & New Years Day; check the notice board for details.

All that remains is to wish everyone a Happy Christmas, wherever you are, & as we look forward to 2013, here’s to a successful 2nd half of the season for all San Luis teams: onwards & upwards - & to all members enjoy your bowling!!

P W D L O/W F A Diff Pts Emerald Isle Titans 8 32 1 15 5 891 742 149 75 San Miguel Meteors 8 27 4 17 6 870 780 90 70 San Luis Klingons 8 25 0 23 8 902 792 110 66 Quesada Pearls # 8 27 2 19 5 839 748 91 65 San Miguel Pulsars 8 25 2 21 5 865 760 105 62 Greenlands Maples 8 22 4 22 4 801 835 -34 56 La Marina Explorers 8 23 1 24 3 795 816 -21 53 La Siesta Apollos 8 16 3 29 2 734 912 -178 39 Horadada Falcons 8 16 1 31 2 746 906 -160 37 Greenlands Sycamores 8 17 2 29 0 743 895 -152 36 # 1 point deducted for reporting infringement Greenlands Sycamores 108 (4) Emerald Isle Titans 114 Shots (10) Quesada Pearls 106 (12) San Miguel Pulsars 93 Shots (2) Horadada Falcons 95 (4) Greenlands Maples 123 Shots (10) San Luis Klingons 117 (10) San Miguel Meteors 93 Shots (4) La Marina Explorers 115 (8) La Siesta Apollos 81 Shots (6)

DISCOVERY LEAGUE P W D Country Bowls S’novas 7 27 3 Vistabella Albatrosses 7 20 5 Monte Mar Novilleros 8 23 1 San Miguel Comets 7 18 3 La Marina Astronauts 7 21 1 San Luis Trekkers 7 19 3 Monte Mar Picadors 7 20 2 Greenlands Chestnuts 7 17 2 Emerald Isle M’rakers 7 16 2 Monte Mar Novilleros 116 (10) Monte Mar Picadors 102 (8) San Miguel Comets 103 (12) Country Bowls Supernovas 121 (13)

L OW F A Diff Pts 12 6 780 600 180 69 17 5 720 648 72 55 24 4 825 834 -9 55 21 5 690 680 10 49 20 3 711 737 -26 49 20 3 643 704 -61 47 20 2 684 732 -48 46 23 3 662 757 -95 42 24 1 693 716 -23 36 La Marina Astronauts 92 (4) San Luis Trekkers 105 (6) Emerald Isle M’rakers 81 (2) Vistabella Albatrosses 71 (1)

VOYAGER LEAGUE P W D L OW F A Diff Pts El Rancho Broncos 7 28 3 11 4.5 934 598 336 68 La Marina Pathfinders 7 23 2 17 5 751 710 41 58 La Siesta Pioneers 7 23 2 17 5 736 700 36 58 Vistabella Eagles 7 23 1 18 4 692 737 -45 55 San Luis Vulcans 7 24 1 17 2.5 734 692 42 54 Quesada Diamonds 7 19 2 21 4 761 695 66 48 La Siesta Sputniks 8 17 5 26 4 769 888 -119 47 El Rancho Pintos 7 19 0 23 3 760 728 32 44 Horadada Condors * 7 7 2 33 0 543 932 -389 14 * 2 Points deducted for failing to field a full team La Siesta Sputniks 87 Shots (4) San Luis Vulcans 106 (10) La Marina Pathfinders 110 (8) Vistabella Eagles 87 (6) El Rancho Broncos 165 Shots (13) Horadada Condors 71 (1) Quesada Diamonds 146 Shots (10) El Rancho Pintos 71 (4)

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LEINSTER CRICKETERS TRAIN AT LA MANGA For the third year running, Leinster are currently running its own off season training camp for youth cricketers at the La Manga sports resort in South East Spain.

The boys who have been engaged in Leinster squad indoor training up to this point will this week train outdoors at La Manga’s impressive cricket facilities.

The La Manga club is world renowned for it's first class sporting and resort amenities and has played host to many other sporting organisations such as Liverpool, Chelsea & Real Madrid Football Clubs, and more recently Munster Rugby and both Armagh and Dublin Gaelic Football sides. On site, there are dedicated cricketing facilities thanks to La Manga's purpose built cricket oval complete with four full-length practice nets. There is also a large, comprehensively equipped gym, a 25-metre indoor pool, numerous outdoors pools and extensive outdoor practice areas.

A select group of ten promising Leinster underage

CADENA SUNRISE TENPIN BOWLING - WEEK 14 Blitz N Splitz Deses Perado’s Sol Amigo’s Non Playing Team Sunrise Colegas Alley Cats Terror Pins

8-0 2-6 6-2 8-0 0-8 8-0 2-6

The Cherries The Bandits Fowl Play Gulley Huggers Carp R Us Sausage Rollers The Bowling Stones

This Weeks¨ Top Performers Ladies Hi Game/Scratch Sue Allen Hi Game/Hc Irene Tolson Sue Allen 247 Hi Series/Scratch Sue Allen Hi Series/Hc Irene Tolson Team Sol Amigo’s Alley Cats The Bowling Stones Carp R Us Blitz N Splitz Terror Pins Fowl Play Sausage Rollers Sunrise Colegas The Bandits Deses Perado’s Gulley Huggers The Cherries Non Playing Team

P 42 42 42 42 42 42 42 42 42 42 42 42 42 42

W 41 41 40 37 36 33 32 31 28 23 16 12 11 8

Gents 206 M Allen 220 247 M Allen 242 486 M Allen 578 636 M Allen 644 D 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1

L 14 15 16 19 19 22 24 25 28 32 40 44 44 47

Tot 32017 32229 31993 31931 31649 31804 31943 31869 31254 30123 29304 27762 27720 27564

Av 762 767 761 760 753 757 760 758 744 717 697 661 660 656

Pts 83 82 80 74 73 67 64 62 56 47 32 24 23 17

cricketers are currently partaking in seven full days of training & conditioning from December 16th - 22nd.

All of these cricketers have come through the Leinster development programme and several of the boys have been added to Irish underage training squads this winter. The boys commenced training on Sunday last with the dry and warm weather (forecast is very good for the week) ensuring excellent training conditions. Also present at the sports club this week are the top twenty British male and female tennis players who like the Leinster cricketers are taking advantage of both the facilities and warm weather training that is so common in this part of Spain even at this time of the year. On Friday, following training, the boys will travel to watch local soccer clubs Cartagena play Murcia in the La Liga second division.

Photo: Leinster cricketers, in RSA sponsored clothing, at La Manga sports club.

CLARKES BAR GOLF SOCIETY Sponsored by George the English Mechanic We are very grateful to George the Mechanic for his sponsorship of the society which will be put to good use.

Having had our annual awards last week we started a new year of competition with a trip to La Serena on a warm sunny day with a light breeze blowing. The course had improved since our last visit although the greens were sanded and thus slow but ran true as a result the scores were better than in recent weeks.

Nearest the Pin in 2 shots on the par 4 Hole 6 : John O'Connor Nearest the pin on Hole 9: Mick Jackson, Nearest the pin on Hole 17 Tommy Clarke, Longest Drive Hole 18: Tommy Clarke, Winner with 39 points: Charlie Rodgers (enjoy your new handicap), Runner up with 37 points: Tommy Clarke Next Meeting 29/12/12 for details see noticeboard in the Bar. Merry Christmas to everyone who reads this.

FAIRWAYZ GOLF SOCIETY XMAS GAME Thursday 20th December we had 28 players attend our Xmas game at Alenda Golf course. Once again the weather was fabulous and the course was excellent.

Our captain must have a friend upstairs who takes care of the excellent playing conditions. We all played Stableford format, although a couple did mark their card for their match play game as well. The match play games are now coming down to the semi finals.

Anyway, results for the day were as follows:Gold category.

1st - Alex Duchart 30pts. 2nd - Derek Briggs 30pts. 3rd - John Saunders 28pts. Nearest the pin - Graham Lawrence. Nearest the pin in 2 - Derek Briggs.

Silver category.

1st - Phil Bowditch 30pts. 2nd - Colin Pepperday 29pts. 3rd - Alex Gosling 27pts. Nearest the pin - Gerry Williams. Nearest the pin in 2 - Alex Gosling.

Bronze category.

By Steve Lawrence

1st - Paul Smith 32pts. 2nd - Dominic Weston 28pts.

3rd - Iris Cleaver 25pts. Nearest the pin - Iris Cleaver.

Nearest the pin in 2 - Nil. 2 ball prize winners; Fran Cummins; Terry Rogers; Steve Lawrence.

Back at Fairwayz bar we were treated to a fabulous Xmas dinner and prizes for everyone who played.

Thanks to everyone for making it a terrific day. Special thanks to Captain Tony Macmillan and vice captain Steve Hamilton for all their hard work arranging the day, and for all the games arranged this year. Extra special thanks goes to Fran Cummins and all his staff at "Fairwayz Sports Bar" Dolores, for sponsoring our golf days with prizes and meals. Our next game is on 3rd January 2013 at Vistabella, 1st tee time is 9:30am.

Please be at the course 1 hour before. New members and guests always welcome, for more info please call Tony on 966785781. or Steve on 966637449. Finally, Merry Xmas and a happy new year to all our members and friends.

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By Doug Wright We started the week off with a Two Ball Better Ball which was won with a ridiculous score of 49 pts by the pair of Lindsay Forbes & Peter Dunn.

This won by 8 pts from Ron & Yvonne Phipps who came in with 41 pts.

On Wednesday we played a Singles Stableford which turned out to be a Xmas Benevolent Fund for the Phipps family with Ron & Yvonne winning the 2 categories. Yvonne also had the only 2 to scoop the 2s Club kitty which came to the substantial amount of 52€ after the roll over from last week. The full results for the day were: Cat 1. 1. Ron Phipps 41 pts, 2. Terry Field 38 pts, 3. Barbara Hitchings 34 pts.

Cat 2. 1. Yvonne Phipps 37 pts, 2. Geoff Biggerstaff 36 pts, 3. Carole Wheeler 35 pts.

2s Club. Yvonne Phipps.

Friday's competition was a Change Partners which was won by another amazing score of 87 pts by the team of Terry Field, Ron Phipps, Mike Chapman & Olga Haubner.

There will not be a report for Xmas week as most of us, including me, are away on family festivities.

Our last game of the year, weather fine but very cold, the course was very good but starting to get its winter coat. Greens very firm and fast making it not easy to putt. Scoring was very average with the highest score being 32 points in the Gold Category.by Ron Chambers ( who won a 10 Kg Turkey ) In Second place was Last weeks winner Mick Hithersay( who won q Duck )with 31 pts and Third place was taken by Ivie Davies (who won a Capon )with 27 pts Silver category Maura Mullen (our Irish Colleen) took first place with 30 pts and won a(10 Kg Turkey) followed be Rocket Ron with 28 pts (who won a Duck) and Tom Richardson taking Third (who won a Capon) with 26 pts. John Trailor won the Longest Drive. Mick Hithersay was NTP which was Sponsored by Dyna Drain and won a bottle of Spirits. We had no Presentation after the game as we are having it tomorrow night at our Annual Xmas Dinner when the prizes will be presented. The first game in the New Year is our next game at Vistabella on Tuesday 8th January. When I will be taking subscriptions for 2013. Any one who would like to join our friendly society or just want a game give Ron a ring on 678-849-142.

We have had a very good year and all that remains now is to wish all Members and their families A Very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year.

By John O'Brien Tuesday competition was the monthly medal which had all the hallmarks of a typical medal round, lots of smiling faces and a number of long ones too. 16 players were there today including a couple of visitors George Stanhope managed an unenviable 11 on hole 7 but was greatly cheered up when ex Captain Ray Housley said the magic words "me too" never mind lads, it is a large pond ain't it!!

Kenny Reddington has been reported for using a Sat Nav inserted into his golf ball.

The results this week are: Nearest the pin, Hole 5 ray Housley, Hole 9 Martin Rickman, 3rd place Ian Henderson Hcap 5 score nett 56 cb, 2nd place Frank Stanhope Hcap 10 score nett 56 cb, 1st place Kenny Reddington Hcap 5 score nett 52 Our next game is on the 8th January and will be a Yellow ball competition.

Visitors are welcome, please have your names on the board in the club house by 2pm Monday 7th January or phone Ian Henderson on 966 71 6616.

On behalf of all the members I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Healthy and Happy New Year.

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REDS WIN TO KEEP ALMORADI IN SIGHT ALGUEÑA CF ................1 UD HORADADA ............2 Unusually the only game played on Sunday in Preferente with all other clubs taking the extra holiday and playing the previous day, the one advantage being that both sides knew all of the league results. In the case of Alguena, the bottom club were hoping to lift themselves from the foot of the table while at the other end the Reds needed to pick up all 3 points if they were to keep the pressure on the impressive league leaders Almoradi who had recorded their 5th successive win and were beginning to pull away.

Played on an awful surface on a pitch that was probably just above the minimum size allowed Horadada got off to a decent start, initially taking the game to their hosts. They went in front on the half hour when centre forward Vardan directed Antonio’s free kick into the back of the net with a fine header and at this stage it was no more than the Reds deserved.

However the lead was only short lived when just 2 minutes later the referee rather harshly pointed to the Horadada spot after a short range shot had struck defender Eloy on the hand. Cesar made no mistake to level the scores.

The remainder of the half saw the visitors dragged down to the level of the hosts and we were all rather pleased for the respite that came with the arrival of the half time interval.

Unfortunately little better was to follow during the second period with both the Alguena players and many of the crowd showing an awful attitude toward the referee. The UEFA motto of ‘Respect’ seems to have little credibility at this club and their whole approach toward the game was very disappointing.

There were times when they tried desperately to drag Horadada down to the same level but the visitors are more of a unit and it was a case of the Reds team spirit winning through in the end.

Unfortunately it was not without cost as Alex taken off to hospital after an awful challenge which saw the dismissal of Jorge. The forward quite deliberately left in his foot as he challenged the Horadada keeper who at the very least will require stitches to his head. Stand in keeper Ros was called into action to see out the final 15 minutes of the game.

As Horadada turned up the heat during the final quarter a corner from the right caused confusion when it was dropped into the Alguena box. During the ensuing melee Titi was first to respond as he stabbed the ball home to secure the points for the Reds.

Although a much better side Horadada will be delighted that this game is now behind them. Theye were unable to put their mark on the game as the home side spoiled at every opportunity and if Alguena are relegated at the end of the season I for one will not be disappointed to see them back in Regional football.

SAINTS ENTER FESTIVE PERIOD ON A HIGH C.F SPORTING DE SAN FULGENCIO ..........3 F.C. JOVE ESPAÑOL SAN VICENTE “B”.......0 San Fulgencio finished the first half of the season with an impressive victory over a hard-working San Vicente side who will feel the result flattered the home team.

Well-worked goals from Braulio, Juan Antonio Fernandez and Gary Williams were enough to ensure a happy Christmas for everyone involved with the club.

There were a few nervy moments in defence in the early minutes of the game for the Saints, but some last ditch clearences and blocks kept San Vicente out. The visitors, who beat San Ful conquerors Monforte last weekend, had a great opportunity to open the scoring but the striker saw his header float wide. Braulio then had a chance of his own, bit his header flew way over the bar. The talisman striker would get his goal a few minutes later, after a neat touch by Jose Bonmati.

Fernando Mora’s quick free-kick was chested down into Braulio’s path by the tall midfielder and the recent acquisition smashed the ball into the bottom corner to open the scoring. San Vicente continued to play some attractive football after the break, but they couldn’t

find a way past the home defence. That was until they hit the post from a free-kick! Jose Navarro was well beaten.

A few minutes later the Saints doubled their lead through Juan Antonio Fernandez’s rocket. Alexander Lee Hall did brilliantly to evade a challenge on the wing before whipping in a low cross which Juan Antonio converted convincingly, blasting the ball in off the underside of the bar from the edge of the area.

As the visitors frantically sought a way back into the game, the Saints finished the contest with a lovely team goal. Marco Aurelio played in Jairo Sousa who in turn touched the ball through to Gary Williams and the substitute couldn’t miss. Fernando Mora came close to adding a fourth with a crisp half volley, but with the keeper stranded the ball came back off the post.

A perfect end to the first half of the season for the Saints who will pass the Christmas period in 4th position in the league.

Next game is on Sunday the 13th, home vs Algorfa at the usual time of 12:00. Thank you to Telecom 900 and the rest of our sponsors. By Jordan Lucas

CREVILLENTE MAKE IT TOUGH FOR DAYA U.E. CREVILLENTE ...........................2 DAYA NUEVA INFANTILS G10s ........4 Daya opened the scoring within the first minute when the ball dropped kindly for Cuneo who had the easiest of chances to find the back of the net. The visitors pushed forward sensing further goals but the home side's defence held firm. On 12 minutes a fierce Cuneo shot brought a good save from the Crevillente keeper.

It was all Daya and surely more goals would come !

Somehow though the home side weathered the storm and set up a few chances of their own. On 20 minutes Jota had to make a last ditch interception to save a certain equaliser. Daya created two wonderful chances on 28 minutes but the home side's keeper made fine saves.

Back came Crevillente forcing the Daya back line into some frantic defending. With the whistle about to go for half time an unstoppable shot flew past Danni in the Daya goal for 1 - 1. Daya started the second half brightly and pushed Crevillente back into their own penalty area. Just five minutes into the half Manuel

scored with a great glancing header from a Francisco corner. Could this be the goal that turned the game for Daya ? It certainly seemed to be as the visitors piled forward, chance after chance fell to Daya but poor finishing let them down. With time flying by Daya desperately needed that elusive third goal that would surely seal victory. Then the inevitable happened, Daya gave away a penalty that was well taken to bring the scores level at 2 - 2. Now it was the home side's turn to force the pace but a silly mistake at the back allowed Carlos to score from close range to make it 3 - 2 Daya.

Three minutes later it was 4 - 2 when a beautiful strike from David flew in. Under intense pressure now Crevillente were at full stretch to keep Daya at bay. So final score 4 - 2 but Daya knew they had been in a scrap. It was a hard fought victory but one they deserved. Man of the Match was Jota, his cool head under pressure saved Daya on more than one occasion.

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CF MIL PALMERAS SPONSORSHIP EARNS PRIZE FOR FAMILY CF Mil Palmeras held their annual christmas party on Saturday 15th December at The New Tavern San Miguel. It was a fun filled event attended by all players, parents and sponsors of the club.

One of the clubs sponsors Talleres J Martinez Ford garage based in San Miguel de Salinas donated a wonderful prize for the annual raffle which was a state of the art double DVD in car system, which was placed in the annual raffle and the luck of the draw would see who won the star prize amongst a host of gratefully recieved items. The happy winners was one of our youngest players Joshua Laycock and his parents Chris and Claire, who posed beautifully for the winners photo with a representative from Talleres J Martinez Ford garage Angel Ruiz.

Before the draw all revellers tucked into a carvery dinner and danced the night away as CF Mil Palmeras celebrated christmas in their unique community spirit.

CF MIL PALMERAS WEEKLY ROUNDUP Pre-Bens 2006 Spons by Fuegos La Fuente CF Mil Palmeras Toros 6 - 1 Rojales A The Toros youngest team have been building to this result with a steep learning curve and lots of hard work paying off . First half and the Toros settled well with Lacey Bradley holding her own at the back giving Kevin Ruiz the opportunity to push up with Thomas Ellis and Dylan Cooke . The Toros kept Rojales pinned in their own half with Joshua Laycock unlucky not to score .The Toros took the lead through a lovely goal from Kevin Ruiz . Rojales managed to nick one back to make it 1-1 at half time . The second half was all the Toros with some great teamwork and passing .The goals started with Kevin forcing his way through the middle to score. It took a while before Thomas get on the end of Kevin's cross to make it 3-1 with 10 mins to go. Jack Ellis battled hard when he came on then Callum Kay got fouled in the area . Elliot Godden buried the ball in the back of the net from the spot .

Lacey and Dylan stopped Rojales from scoring while Kevin made the most of the room created by the midfield to bag 2 more goals .

A great performance from all players see's the Toros Take their first Win in impressive style.

Player of the Match Lacey Bradley for hard work and determined tackle's.

Well Done to everyone.

Benjamines Spons by Sunshine FM 102.8 FM Jacarilla B 3 - 4 CF Mil Palmeras Toros Still undefeated Mil Palmeras Benjamines march on.

A match of two half with the first half getting off to a great start with David Stamm's corner being converted

by Luke Naylor in the 3rd min . With Bailey Tomlinson ,Niomi Sheffield and Paolo Webb controling Jacarilla at the back, the Toros pushed on with the midfield linking up with Luca Webb up front to create plenty of space until they put a ball through the defence for Ben Naylor to finish . The Toros kept the pressure on winning corner after corner with Luke heading in goal Nº 3 .Jacarilla brought Luke down in the box to give the Toros a Penatly .Up stepped Niomi who carmly slotted the ball in to the corner of the net . Jacarilla caught the Toros on the break just before half time to make it 1-4 Second half and a complete change of formation and positions created some great football going forward .Kevin Ruiz and Paolo battled up front with Diego Sheffield running the left and Bailey challeng-

ing on the right .With the Toros pushing on we were getting caught on the break but Ben and Niomi stopped Jacarilla in their track time and again .With Jacarilla confidence growing they final got a second goal .The 2nd of 2 harsh freekicks on the edge of the box gave Jacarilla their third goal and meant a tight finish to the match but the Toros held on to their lead .

A good match with plenty of lessons learnt .

Player of the Match Niomi Sheffield ,Solid at the back and cracking penalty. Well done to all players.

Alevines Sponsored by Talleres J Martinez Ford Garage San Miguel Benejuzar 3-0 CF Mil Palmeras Lots of hard work went unrewarded as Mil Palmeras ran their socks off on a very warm day in December pressing and harrying the ball and winning it all over the park only to give it back cheaply and have to do it all over again. Not much in it first half as both sides went in level 0-0.

Second half continued in the same vein with Mil Palmeras pushing forward a little more and creating more goal scoring opportunities. Eventually we conceded with a headed goal from a corner when the marking should have been better. But we didn't fold and continued to look the more likely to score. Ten minutes later the referee awarded Benejuzar a bizarre penalty which looked more like a foul for us, which when dispatched completely knocked the stuffing out of us. Trying to get back in the game we conceded again as we were commiting players up the pitch. Lots if hard work needs to be converted into keeping the ball but well done all. The Alevines have a 4 week Christmas break now and will return ready for the challenge in January. MOM Cai Harding battled really well. Overall club sponsor Abbey Tavern La Florida.

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PERFECT YEAR END FOR ELCHE REAL MADRID CF CASTILLA ..0 ELCHE CF ..................................1

BY JOHN MCGREGOR

Yet again this fantastic season Elche did it again and won by the odd goal keeping a clean sheet, although the winner came very, very late. ‘RM’ Castilla are Real Madrid’s B team, but play their home games in the Alfredo di Stefano stadium in Madrid, not The Bernabeu.

Sadly only 2,502 turned up on Friday evening to watch, although 250 Elche diehards made the long, but worthwhile trip to the capital.

RM Castilla play, like their big brothers in all white, but this time the Franjiverdes turned out in a snazzy red and blue strip. A double worry was that in the best defence in the league Elche’s Peligrin in central defence had not recovered from last week’s injury, so Hector Verdes continued to deputise, and as Suarez was suspended the reliable Flano took his place at right back. Otherwise Elche were at full strength, still no starting place for leading scorer Xumetra, the big Dutchman Berry Powel retaining his place up front.

Mantecon blazed an early chance well over the bar, as did Fidel cutting in from the left. In return Herrera in the Illicitano goal was alert to push a diving header from Juanfran round the post following a free kick. It seemed Powel must score from only five yards out just before half-time, but he delayed and the ball was scrambled away for a goalless first half. Only five minutes into the second Fidel wriggled through to the byline, and Coro almost got to his low cross first, but it went for a corner. Castilla full back Ivan just inside his own half looked up and seeing Herrera off his line put

The win takes Elche 8 points clear going into the New Year

in a superb Beckham-type lob, that a combination of goalie, luck, skill, post and bar bounced to safety.

This year, to face down their critics of recent seasons Elche have cleaned up their onfield activities and these days have no more yellow and red cards that anyone else: but one big worry is new-this-season Rivera. This busy, effective midfielder has only just returned from suspension, but after being booked in the 58th minute, was again in the 79th, and sent off. This should have been the signal for home pressure, but it seemed to make little difference, Elche substituting as normal: Xumetra for Fidel and Generelo (boo, he’s no Rivera!) for Carles Gil. Well into injury time Elche won a free kick 5 metres outside the Castilla box on the right. Left back and dead-ball specialist Edu Albacar lined up the ball, and his perfectly placed left-footed chip sailed over the wall into the near corner of the net as the clock read 94 minutes. Ecstatic Elche celebrations both on and off the pitch marked the Illicitano win, to put Elche unbelievably nine points clear over Girona who play away Sunday to unpredictable Barcelona ‘B’, Alcorcon going third as they beat and overtook Almeria in fourth, who Elche put away last weekend.

As this calendar year draws to a close, and Elche sit in such a prominent and commanding position at the top, the disasters of the second half of last season must be remembered and acted on. From top position Elche somehow blew promotion, only winning two in the second half, form which would have yielded relegation if the first half points had not been in place.

So it is hoped the club have built in reserves to come in to supplement injuries, and suspensions – like Rivera – which happen to all sides. But for now, everything at Elche is wonderful – Happy Christmas to everyone!

Mucho Elche!